Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol, Nylon-12, Glycerin, PEG-300i Polyhydroxystearate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Acetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopherol Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Silica, Bisabolol, Plankton Extract, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Tocopherol.
Active Ingredients: Octocrylene (sunscreen 10%), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (sunscreen 7%), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (sunscreen 5%), Butly Methoxydibenzoylmethane (sunscreen 5%) and Titanium Dioxide (sunscreen 4%).
Moisturising Effect of SkinGenuity SPF 50+
| Ingredient (INCI) |
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| AQUA |
A Solvent the amount of water will dictate the thickness of the cream, but also, if the cream contains humectants that aid the absorption of water then his will ensure a good moisturizing effect |
| DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE |
Acts as a moisturizer in three different ways;
Emollient Effect (Primary Mechanism)
- Dicaprylyl carbonate spreads easily on the skin and forms a thin, non-greasy layer.
- This layer helps fill in gaps between skin cells in the stratum corneum, making the skin feel smoother and softer.
- It mimics some of the skin’s natural lipids, helping restore the skin barrier.
Prevents Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
- By forming a protective layer, it reduces water evaporation from the skin surface.
- This helps retain hydration in the upper layers of the skin.
Improves Skin Feel and Product Spreadability
- It provides a silky, dry-touch finish, improving the cosmetic elegance of a product.
- This encourages regular use, indirectly supporting long-term skin hydration.
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| CYCOLPENTASILOXANE |
Cyclopentasiloxane
Acts as an emollient
- Cyclopentasiloxane spreads easily and forms a silky film over the skin.
- This film smooths the skin surface, temporarily filling in fine lines and dry patches, making the skin feel softer and more even.
Reduces Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
- The silicone layer creates a light, breathable barrier on the skin.
- This helps reduce moisture evaporation from the skin’s surface, especially when combined with other occlusive agents.
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| GLYCERIN |
Glycerin (also called glycerol) is one of the most effective and widely used moisturizing agents in skincare. It works primarily as a humectant
- Humectant Activity (Primary Mechanism)
- Glycerin attracts water from the environment and from deeper layers of the skin into the stratum corneum (outer layer).
- This helps to increase hydration of the outer skin layers, making the skin softer, plumper, and more flexible.
- Improves Skin Barrier Function
- By maintaining moisture levels, glycerin helps support the integrity of the skin barrier, reducing water loss and improving resistance to irritants.
- Enhances Desquamation (Skin Renewal)
- Glycerin optimizes enzyme activity in the stratum corneum, promoting normal shedding of dead skin cells (desquamation).
- This leads to smoother texture and improved appearance.
- Synergistic Effect with Occlusives
- Often used with occlusives (like petrolatum or dimethicone) to lock in the water that glycerin draws into the skin.
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| 1,2-HEXANEDIOL |
As with Glycerin 1,2-HEXANDIOL acts as a humectant
Humectant Action (Primary)
- 1,2-Hexanediol attracts and binds water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the stratum corneum.
- This increases hydration of the outermost skin layers, helping skin feel more supple and smooth.
Supports Skin Barrier
- By increasing moisture content in the stratum corneum, it enhances barrier function, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and helping maintain skin health.
Enhances Stability and Efficacy of Formulas
- Though not a direct moisturizing action, its role in preserving the product and improving penetration of actives ensures that moisturizing formulations remain effective over time.
Non-Greasy and Lightweight Feel
- It provides hydration without an oily or heavy residue, making it ideal for acne-prone or oily skin types.
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| BISABOLOL |
Bisabolol is a naturally occurring alcohol (often derived from chamomile) that is best known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects — but it also plays a supportive role in moisturizing the skin
- Anti-inflammatory Action (Primary Benefit)
- Bisabolol reduces skin inflammation and irritation, which can restore and protect the skin barrier.
- A healthier barrier helps retain moisture more effectively and prevents excessive transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
- Barrier Support
- By calming irritation and promoting healing, bisabolol indirectly supports the lipid barrier, making it easier for the skin to maintain hydration.
- Enhances Penetration of Other Moisturizing Ingredients
- Bisabolol is known to increase the absorption of other active ingredients, which can boost the efficacy of humectants and emollients used alongside it.
- Mild Emollient Properties
- It has some softening and smoothing effects, helping improve skin texture and comfort, especially in sensitive or reactive skin.
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Instructions for Use: Apply ProTect 50+ to exposed skin 15 minutes before exposure to the sun. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or bathing.
SkinGenuity ProTect 50+ SPF Sunscreen + Moisturizers offers very high protection against the effects of UVA and UVB rays, and helps to prevent sunburn while supporting the skin barrier by increasing moisture content in the stratum corneum . It features silicone encapsulated ingredients for an extra smooth application. It contains DNA Repair Enzymes that activate the immune system to repair the damaged DNA helix – four times faster – than the body can naturally, restoring the skin to its natural health and radiance.
