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Review: Sun Bum Signature SPF Sunscreen Lotion

Sun Bum’s Signature SPF 50 Sunscreen is a hardworking sunscreen designed to withstand long days in bright sunlight. Beloved by beach bums everywhere, this stuff stays put against perspiration and saltwater. And of course, it’s reef-safe and cruelty-free.

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What You Need To Know

The "Good"

  • Super long-lasting formula is perfect for all day wear under extreme conditions
  • Reef-friendly

The "Could Be Better"

  • Comes only in 3.5 or 1 oz bottle

Uses/Benefits

Active days in the sun.

Ingredients

Shea Butter

Shea butter is naturally rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, which help in boosting skin’s moisture and elasticity.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps protect skin from free radical damage and ultraviolet radiation that can cause premature aging. It can also help keep skin cells healthy and promote healing and reducing inflammation.

Octocrylene

Octocrylene is a chemical sunscreen that helps protect skin against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. It works by absorbing, reflecting and scattering the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Octocrylene helps protect the skin from premature aging, sunburns and other forms of sun damage.

Octisalate

Octisalate is a chemical sunscreen ingredient that helps protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. It absorbs UVB rays specifically, which are the main cause of sunburn. Octisalate is often used in combination with other sunscreen ingredients to provide broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. It is a well-tolerated and non-irritating ingredient, making it suitable for sensitive skin types and can be found in many sunscreens, moisturizers, and other skin care products. It also helps to prevent skin aging and other sun-related skin issues.

Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide is a mineral-based ingredient that is commonly used in skin care products, particularly sunscreens. It acts as a physical sunscreen by reflecting and scattering UV rays away from the skin. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent and can help soothe irritated skin. It is a safe, non-irritating, and non-allergenic ingredient which makes it suitable for sensitive skin types and can be used in many products such as sunscreens, moisturizers, and baby products. It is also an effective treatment for acne as it helps to reduce inflammation and regulate oil production.

Full Ingredient List

Water C12-15 alkyl benzoate trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter Glycerin Polyester-8 arachidyl alcohol Panthenol aloe barbadensis leaf juice tocopheryl acetate sodium hyaluronate ascorbyl palmitate Beeswax behenyl alcohol arachidyl glucoside sorbitan oleate Sorbitol Lecithin xanthan gum oleic acid glyceryl caprylate hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Triethoxycaprylylsilane disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol caprylyl glycol ethylhexylglycerin

Verdict

Sun Bum Signature is one of our favorite products for long days at the beach. This stuff is trusted by athletes and outdoorsmen to fully protect against sun damage without constant reapplication. The only downside is that it takes some scrubbing to get it off at the end of the day. Sun Bum Signature is well worth the hype.

5

Sun Bum Signature SPF Sunscreen Lotion