Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 by ESPA: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Octocrylene EWG 2-3

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Reef Harmful

3

Isoamyl Laurate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent

4

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

5

Sorbitol EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

6

Avobenzone EWG 1-2

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection

7

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

8

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationRejuvenationTones Up SkinElasticity ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningAntioxidant

9

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

10

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

11

C12-16 Alcohols EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

12

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

13

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

14

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

15

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate EWG 1

Absorbent Anticaking agent Slip modifier Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

ProtectionSoftening

16

Palmitic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

17

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

18

Sclerotium Gum EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

19

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

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

20

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

21

Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer EWG 1

Oral care agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

22

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil EWG 5

23

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer Surfactant

Softening

24

Algin EWG 1

Binder Fragrance ingredient Masking Binding Viscosity controlling agent

RegenerationAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

25

Chitosan EWG 1

Hair fixative Hair fixing Film former

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAntisepticMoisturizing

26

Coco-Glucoside EWG 1

Cleansing agent Surfactant Foaming

27

Isoamyl Cocoate EWG 1

28

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

29

Polygonum Aviculare (Knotweed) Extract EWG 1

Emollient

HealingAnestheticTones Up SkinSoothingAcne fighting

30

Pvp EWG 1

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Suspending agent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Hair fixing Viscosity controlling agent Film former

Hair Gloss

31

Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningAntisepticSoftening

32

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

33

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil EWG 1

34

Benzoic Acid EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Bulking agent Buffering agent PH adjuster Preservative

Antiseptic

35

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking

36

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract EWG 1

Masking Astringent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthTones Up SkinSoothingAnti DandruffAcne fighting

37

Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

38

Galactoarabinan EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Film former

SoothingSoftening

39

Chlorphenesin EWG 3

Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

40

Gellan Gum EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Film former

41

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil EWG 5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic

42

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

43

Sodium Citrate EWG 1-2

Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

44

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

45

Dehydroacetic Acid EWG 1

Preservative

Antiseptic

46

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

47

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

48

Cetrimonium Chloride EWG 4

Antistatic agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

Hair ConditioningAntisepticAntistatic

49

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

50

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

51

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

52

Saccharina Japonica Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin protecting

53

Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

54

Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

55

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

56

Citronellol EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

57

Sorbic Acid EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antifungal

Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15

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