![]() ![]() It's definitely one of the best UV-filter agents we have today, especially in the US where new-generation Tinosorb filters are not (yet) approved. The English translation is, so far it looks like sunscreens with nanoparticles do stay on the surface of the skin where they should be.Īll in all, Titanium Dioxide is a famous sunscreen agent and for good reason, it gives broad spectrum UV protection (best at UVB and UVA II), it's highly stable, and it has a good safety profile. A 2009 review article about the safety of nanoparticles summarizes this, "to date, in-vivo and in-vitro studies have not demonstrated percutaneous penetration of nanosized particles in titanium dioxide and zinc oxide sunscreens". ![]() But do not panic, these are concerns under investigation. Once absorbed they might form unwanted complexes with proteins and they might promote the formation of evil free radicals. The main concern with nanoparticles is that they are so tiny that they are absorbed into the skin more than we want them (ideally sunscreen should remain on the surface of the skin). The itsy-bitsy Nano-sized particles improve both spreadability and reduce the whitish tint a lot, but unfortunately, it also introduces new health concerns. The cosmetic industry is, of course, really trying to solve this problem and the best solution so far is using nanoparticles. Sunscreens containing Titanium Dioxide are often hard to spread on the skin and they leave a disturbing whitish tint. The disadvantage of Titanium Dioxide is that it's not cosmetically elegant, meaning it's a white, "unspreadable" mess. Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters). Its protection is very good between 290 - 350 nm (UVB and UVA II range), and less good at 350-400 nm (UVA I) range. Nice to spot on any ingredient list.Īnyway, it doesn't matter if it reflects or absorbs, Titanium Dioxide is a pretty awesome sunscreen agent for two main reasons: it gives a nice broad spectrum coverage and it's highly stable. Of course, it cannot make a miracle but it might have some effect via regulating microcirculation and normalizing the metabolism in the cells of connective tissues.īottom line: Gotu Kola is a great plant ingredient with proven wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Asiaticoside was shown to increase antioxidant levels on rats skin when applied at 0.2%.Ĭentella Asiatica also often shows up in products that try to treat cellulite or striae. Madecassoside can also help in burn wound healing through increasing antioxidant activity and enhancing collagen synthesis. This is probably one of the reasons why Centella Asiatica Extract has nice skin moisturizing properties that was confirmed by a 25 people, four weeks study along with Centella's anti-inflammatory effects. One of the biological activities of the centellosides is to be able to stimulate GAGs (glycosaminoglycans - polysaccharides that are part of the liquidy stuff between our skin cells), and especially hyaluronic acid synthesis in our skin. Helianthus Annuus(Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower ExtractĬitrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oilĭimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerĪmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ExtractĬardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Helianthus Annuus(Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables , Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether , Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract ,Ĭitrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil ,Ĭupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil ,ĭimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ,Īmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer , Saccharum Officinarum(Sugarcane) Extract , ![]() Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract ,Ĭardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, ![]()
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