Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50

Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50
6.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
8.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.3 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high humectancy of 8.8 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%) and Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil (est. ≈2.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈6.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈6.0%) and Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil (est. ≈2.5%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Sun protection

Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Water
25
Zinc Oxide
6
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
4
Caprylyl Caprylate
3
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
2.5
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
2
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
1.5
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
1.3
Glycerin
1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
0.3
Cetyl Dimethicone
0.3
Magnesium Sulfate
0.3
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
0.3
Galactoarabinan
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
0.3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
0.3
Honey
0.3
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
0.3
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
0.3
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
0.3
Caprylic Acid
0.3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
0.3
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
0.3
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract
0.3
Butter Extract
0.3
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf Extract
0.3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
0.3
Kaolin
0.3
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Water
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Zinc Oxide
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Caprylyl Caprylate
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
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Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Magnesium Sulfate
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Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
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Honey
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Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
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Caprylic Acid
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Butter Extract
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Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
8.8
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.7
3.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 8.8 10
8.8
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.7 20
3.8
3.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 8.8 10
8.8
All humectants
8.8
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
2.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.7 20
3.8
All occlusives
7.7
3.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 8.7 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
8.7
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
6
Galactoarabinan
0.3
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
0.3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
6
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 9.7 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
9.7
6
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %45
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %25
Function
Origin
Zinc OxideA white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Caprylyl Caprylate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylyl Caprylate
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed OilDerived from the seeds of the famous Hawaiian kukui nut tree, this oil is a great emollient and occlusive moisturizer that is rich in fatty acids.
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Polyhydroxystearic AcidA soft and malleable amber wax naturally derived from vegetable sources. It allows minerals to be very finely dispersed, which can improve SPF, decrease the white cast in sunscreens, and increase the color expression in pigmented products.
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Cetyl Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl DimethiconeA silicone-based emollient and occlusive ingredient that provides slip and adds shine to formulas.
Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium SulfateA naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used in skincare products as a bulking agent. It helps to control the viscosity of products by making them thicker.
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Galactoarabinan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GalactoarabinanA plant polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing properties that is most commonly obtained from Larch trees. It consists of two simple sugars: galactose and arabinose.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractSimilar to coconut milk or water, this fragrant extract has a sweet, coconut scent and contains a beneficial mixture of sugars, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is used as an emollient ingredient in skincare due to its content of lipids and fatty acids.
Honey
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Honey

A supersaturated solution of sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is used in skincare for its antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractAn extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It contains emollient fatty acids and antioxidants such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and γ-oryzanol.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed ExtractAn emollient extract from sunflower seeds that is packed with beneficial-for-skin ingredients such as squalene, phytosterols, phospholipids, amino acids, and antioxidant vitamin E.
Caprylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic Acid
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit ExtractDerived from apricot fruits, this extract contains various antioxidant organic acids, vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoids. It gives the formula a nice, apricot scent.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractA bright red extract derived from cranberry fruits that is rich in powerful antioxidant anthocyanins, as well as astringent tannins.
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit ExtractAn extract from bananas that has a variety of astringent and antioxidant phenolic compounds and that has a sweet, fruity aroma.
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) ExtractA soothing, fragrant extract obtained from the luxurious and expensive sandalwood. It has a characteristic woody, warm and creamy scent.
Butter Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butter Extract
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf Extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Kaolin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
KaolinA type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA solid, butter-like substance that is a highly occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It is a mixture of various plant oils (such as soy, olive, corn, canola, peanut, and many others) which has been refined.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.