Active Sunscreen Ingredients:
- AVOBENZONE 3% (SUNSCREEN): A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVA rays.
- HOMOSALATE 5% (SUNSCREEN): A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.
- OCTISALATE 5% (SUNSCREEN): A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.
- OCTOCRYLENE 7% (SUNSCREEN): A chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB and short UVA rays.
Other Ingredients:
- WATER: The base of the product.
- GLYCERIN: A humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- SILICA: A mineral that contributes to the product’s texture and can have absorbent properties.
- DIMETHICONE: A silicone-based polymer that provides a smooth texture and helps in moisture retention.
- NIACINAMIDE: Also known as vitamin B3, it helps improve the skin’s texture, tone, and barrier function.
- PEG-100 STEARATE: An emulsifier that helps blend water and oil-based ingredients.
- GLYCERYL STEARATE: An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
- STEARIC ACID: A fatty acid that acts as an emollient.
- STEARYL ALCOHOL: A fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient.
- ALLANTOIN: A soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
- CERAMIDE NP: A type of ceramide, which is a lipid that helps maintain the skin barrier.
- DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER: A silicone-based polymer that can improve the product’s texture.
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE: A pH adjuster.
- MYRISTIC ACID: A fatty acid used as an emollient.
- MYRISTYL ALCOHOL: A fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient.
- PALMITIC ACID: A fatty acid that provides emollient properties.
- AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE: A thickening agent and stabilizer.
- DISODIUM EDTA: A chelating agent that helps preserve the product.
- CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE: An amino acid derivative with moisturizing and conditioning properties.
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL: A humectant and skin conditioning agent.
- CITRIC ACID: A weak organic acid used to adjust the pH of the product.
- XANTHAN GUM: A thickening agent.
- T-BUTYL ALCOHOL: A solvent.
- CETYL ALCOHOL: A fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient.
- TOCOPHEROL: Vitamin E, an antioxidant.
LA ROCHE-POSAY Toleriane Double Repair Facial Moisturizer With SPF contains chemical sunscreens. You can read more about it in our article.
It’s generally recommended to consult with a healthcare provider before using products with chemical sunscreens during pregnancy. Some individuals may prefer physical sunscreens (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) during pregnancy. Always seek advice from a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations based on individual circumstances.