Solar Block SPF 20

1.6

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

2.4Humectancy0.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Sanitas Skincare Solar Block SPF 20 has a moisturizing rating of 1.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 2.4 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF of 20, which means that it provides an adequate level of sun protection. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.

What else is good about it? Sanitas Skincare Solar Block SPF 20 is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
60	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
15	Zinc Oxide	Naturally occurring, Synthetic	Sunscreen,Antimicrobial,Colorant,Formula Helper
6	Cyclopentasiloxane	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
4	Sucrose Stearate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
3	PEG-10 Dimethicone	Synthetic	Formula Helper
2.5	C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	Synthetic	Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.4	Dunaliella Salina Extract	Algae	Antioxidant
1.3	Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation
1	Tocopherol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Phytic Acid	Botanical, Synthetic	Exfoliant,Formula Helper
0.3	Citric Acid	Botanical, Synthetic	Exfoliant,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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

Score

Function

Sunscreen, Antimicrobial, Colorant, Bulking, Light stabilizing

Origin

Naturally occurring, Synthetic

A 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.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.

Sucrose Stearate

Score

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

Sucrose stearate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Score

Function

Emulsifying

Origin

Synthetic

A polyethylene-based emulsifying ingredient. It has a water-loving portion and an oil-loving portion that help to keep the water and oil phases connected to form an emulsion.