Active Sunscreen Ingredients:
- AVOBENZONE 2.68%: A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVA rays.
- HOMOSALATE 9.60%: A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.
- OCTISALATE 2.88%: A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.
- OCTOCRYLENE 5.38%: A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB and short UVA rays.
- OXYBENZONE 3.46%: A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVA and UVB rays.
Other Ingredients:
- WATER: The base of the product, providing a liquid consistency.
- DIMETHICONE: A silicone-based polymer that provides a smooth texture and helps in moisture retention.
- CYCLOPENTASILOXANE: A silicone that enhances the product’s texture and spreadability.
- TOCOPHEROL: Vitamin E, an antioxidant.
- ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER: A film-forming agent that can enhance the product’s texture.
- PHENOXYETHANOL: A preservative.
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL: A solvent and humectant.
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL: A humectant and skin conditioning agent.
- SILICA: A mineral that contributes to the product’s texture.
- SODIUM POLYACRYLATE: A polymer used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
- ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE: A stable form of vitamin C, an antioxidant.
- SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT: Extract with potential antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
- ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER: A thickening agent.
- DISODIUM EDTA: A chelating agent that helps preserve the product.
- DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE: A skin-conditioning agent.
- POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7: A combination of emulsifiers and stabilizers.
- CASSIA ALATA LEAF EXTRACT: Extract with potential antioxidant properties.
- MALTODEXTRIN: A carbohydrate that may have skin-conditioning properties.
- TRIETHANOLAMINE: Adjusts the pH of the product.
LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS AOX ANTIOXIDANT SERUM WITH SPF 50 SUNSCREEN contains chemical sunscreens. Regarding pregnancy, it’s advisable for pregnant women to consult with their healthcare provider before using products with chemical sunscreens.
We have a detailed article about using chemical sunscreens during pregnancy. You can read it here.