Sun bum coconut lip balm ingredients

Ingredient

Estimated concentration

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

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Is Sun Bum lip balm petroleum free?
What is the active ingredient in Sun Bum?
Does Sun Bum lip balm have beeswax?
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Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Declared

homosalate

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

15%

Declared

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

7.5%

Declared

ethylhexyl salicylate

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Declared

adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer

23% - 34%

aloe barbadensis leaf extract

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

3.8% - 5.7%

ascorbic acid

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

4.5% - 6.7%

bht

A preservative

3.5% - 5.2%

calendula officinalis flower extract

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

2.5% - 3.8%

camellia sinensis leaf extract

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

1.9% - 2.8%

caprylic/capric triglyceride

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

1.7% - 2.5%

cetyl alcohol

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

1.4% - 2.1%

citrus grandis fruit extract

0.95% - 1.45%

citrus limon fruit extract

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

0.8% - 1.2%

cyclohexasiloxane

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

0.55% - 1.25%

cyclopentasiloxane

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

0.4% - 1%

diisobutyl adipate

Used to improve the product consistency

0.35% - 0.75%

dimethicone

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

0.3% - 0.75%

equisetum arvense extract

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

0.2% - 0.8%

ethylhexyl palmitate

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

0.2% - 0.75%

parfum

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

0.15% - 0.55%

ginkgo biloba leaf extract

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

0.15% - 0.65%

hydrated silica

0.35% - 0.75%

isostearyl linoleate

0.15% - 0.7%

macrocystis pyrifera extract

0.15% - 0.5%

paraffinum liquidum

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

0.15% - 0.65%

ozokerite

Used to thicken the product consistency

0.1% - 0.45%

panax ginseng root extract

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

0.15% - 0.55%

peg-8

Used to create a nice product consistency

0.1% - 0.45%

polysorbate 80

Helps water and oil mix together

0.15% - 0.5%

propylene glycol

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

0.1% - 0.5%

punica granatum extract

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

0.15% - 0.5%

retinyl palmitate

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

0.1% - 0.5%

rosmarinus officinalis extract

0.1% - 0.5%

salix alba bark extract

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

0.15% - 0.55%

salvia officinalis extract

0.15% - 0.65%

sodium saccharin

0.1% - 0.4%

theobroma cacao seed butter

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

0.15% - 0.6%

tocopheryl acetate

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

0.1% - 0.35%

Is Sun Bum lip balm petroleum free?

UVA and UVB broad-spectrum protection. Cruelty-free, vegan. Paraben-free, PABA-free. Phthalate-free, Oxybenzone-free, Petroleum-free, Aluminum-free.

What is the active ingredient in Sun Bum?

Active Ingredients. Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%... Sunscreen. Inactive Ingredient.

Does Sun Bum lip balm have beeswax?

While most all our products are Vegan, certain products such as our Coco Balm Lip Balms, Tinted Lip Balms, Signature Lip Balm, Mineral Lip Balm and Baby Bum Diaper Rash Cream contain beeswax (from bees).