LOreal has several sunblock products that contain different ingredients. Here are the details, positive and negative aspects of some of their sunblock products and ingredients:
- LOreal UV Defender Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF50+ Pa++++:
- Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Alcohol Denat, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, etc.
- Positive aspects: Provides high sun protection with SPF50+ and PA++++.
- Negative aspects: None found.
- LOreal UV Perfect Matte & Fresh SPF50+/PA++++:
- Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, etc.
- Positive aspects: Provides high sun protection with SPF50+ and PA++++.
- Negative aspects: None found.
- Octinoxate:
- Octinoxate is an organic sun filter that absorbs UVB radiation, which is responsible for tanning but also for sunburn and skin cancer. It is used in LOreals sunblock products.
- Positive aspects: Protects the skin from the suns harmful effects, which can lead to long-term skin cancer.
- Negative aspects: Octinoxate is suspected of being an endocrine disruptor for humans and for aquatic fauna. It is also suspected of having an impact on coral bleaching.
- Homosalate:
- Homosalate is a synthetic organic compound that absorbs UV rays and is used in LOreals sunblock products.
- Positive aspects: Protects the skin from the suns harmful effects, which can lead to skin cancer in the long-term. Homosalate remains stable and therefore provides effective protection during exposure to the sun.
- Negative aspects: None found.
- Octocrylene:
- Octocrylene is comprised of organic compounds that absorb UV rays and is used in LOreals sunblock products.
- Positive aspects: Protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun and premature skin aging. It helps prevent the risk of skin cancer.
- Negative aspects: Octocrylene is questioned for its environmental impact. However, LOreal uses it in concentrations authorized by the various regulations in force in the cosmetics industry.
- Bright Reveal Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily UV Lotion:
- Ingredients: Contains UVA and UVB filters to provide broad spectrum protection from sun rays that cause aging and burning, vitamin C and vitamin E.
- Positive aspects: Provides broad spectrum protection from sun rays that cause aging and burning.
- Negative aspects: None found.
Overall, LOreals sunblock products provide high sun protection with SPF50+ and PA++++. However, some of the ingredients used in their sunblock products, such as octinoxate and octocrylene, are questioned for their environmental impact and potential endocrine disruption.
