Essentials Dead Sea Algae Smoothing And Protecting Day Cream SPF20 by Ahava: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Homosalate EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Reef Harmful

3

Butyloctyl Salicylate EWG 1

Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

4

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

5

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

6

Avobenzone EWG 1-2

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection

7

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate EWG 1

Emollient

8

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

9

Octocrylene EWG 2-3

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Reef Harmful

10

Ascorbyl Glucoside EWG 1

Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

11

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

HealingSoothingMoisturizingUV Protection

12

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

CleansingSoftening

13

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer EWG 2

Film former

14

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

15

Stearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Refatting Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

16

Sodium Citrate EWG 1-2

Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

17

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

18

PEG-100 Stearate EWG 1-3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

19

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

20

Aminomethyl Propanol EWG 1-3

Buffering agent PH adjuster

21

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening

22

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol EWG 1

Sunscreen agent

23

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

24

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

25

Methylpropanediol EWG 1

Solvent

26

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

27

Polyglycerin-3 EWG 1

Humectant

28

Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract EWG 1

AntisepticSoothingAcne fightingAntioxidant

29

Salicylic Acid EWG 1-3

Corn/callus/wart remover Fragrance ingredient Keratolytic Antiacne agent Masking Hair conditioning Antidandruff agent Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant Denaturant Preservative

CleansingAntisepticSoothingAcne fighting

30

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

31

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

32

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

33

Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

HealingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

34

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

35

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

36

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

37

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

38

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingAntifungalAnticelluliteHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntiviralAntisepticUV ProtectionAntioxidant

39

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

40

Dunaliella Salina Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

41

Hydrogenated Polydecene EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

42

Diisobutyl Adipate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Plasticizer Masking Solvent Skin conditioning agent

43

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

44

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

45

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

46

Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Tones Up SkinSoothing

47

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

48

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract EWG 1

49

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate EWG 1

Antioxidant

50

Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract EWG 1

Humectant

Essentials Dead Sea Algae Smoothing And Protecting Day Cream SPF20

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