I’ve gotten a few requests to do a deeper dive into the sunscreens I’ve been hoarding applying with enthusiasm lately, so next stop — SUN PROTECTION CITY. I have opted to start avoiding applying liberally in the eye area and using an SPF concealer around my eyes for added protection.

A film-forming polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) to create water-resistant sunscreen formulas. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too.It’s safe and gentle, but even more importantly, it’s not a feared-by-everyone-mostly-without-scientific-reason paraben. The hydrating serum with SPF 60+ helps prevent sunburn with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and fights against signs of skin aging due to UV exposure, such as wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, and sagging. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. Silica, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyurethane-62, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Yellow 5, Red 40.

Out of scope information includes radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, herbals, homeopathics, and food. It can be produced from most vegetable oils (in oils three fatty acid molecules are attached to glycerin instead of just one like here) in a pretty simple, "green" process that is similar to soap making. As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes. As an example, it mentions that Ci 19140 may cause itching and hives in some people but the colorant is always labeled so that you can avoid it if you are sensitive.

It’s a solid white stuff that’s very alkaline and used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the product and make it just right. According to manufacturer info, it's also a moisturizer and helps to make the product feel great on the skin. I can also put it on my lids and my under-eye area without it bothering my peepers, and because it’s unscented, I can apply as much as I want without getting a headache.