However, the amount made and retained in the skin decreases over time. It peaks in our teens and then starts to decline in our 20’s, leaving skin rough, dry, and vulnerable. Biossance has proven to have dependable, clean moisturizers and clean cleansing oil products to help boost your skin towards your healthiest skin ever. Biossance’s collection of clean face and body oils and non-toxic moisturizers is no different. Our clean face and body oils and non-toxic moisturizers are award-winning and hold many certifications for cleanliness, sustainability, and dependability. Plus, they are a fan-favorite for skincare lovers everywhere. Since squalene is very unstable, Biossance uses squalane because it’s a saturated and stable hydrocarbon that mimics squalene.

In addition to being super comfortable, we found that this SPF, while not marketed as water-resistant, does maintain its coverage in the presence of water. “This sunscreen seems to repel the water, making it roll off of my skin,” our tester adds, noting that spritzing her SPF-covered skin didn’t cause the product to run or drip. The easiest way to ensure you’re using reef-safe sunscreen is to choose a formula that’s clearly marketed as such. “Sunscreens with the Protect Land + Sea Certification Seal are considered safe,” Dr. Jamal says. One unique ingredient in the Biossance Sunscreen is water lily extract, which contains tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and polysaccharides. These components provide a strong nourishing, moisturizing, and regenerating effect on the skin, which helps to cool and calm skin after UV exposure and heat stress. How to Use Biossance Sunscreen? On the downside, this SPF smells… different. “It smells a little like a plastic beach ball — but only if you get really close to the skin,” our tester clarifies. “I imagine if I really lathered my whole body the scent might be slightly stronger and could potentially be unpleasant, but that's just a conjecture.” One thing we love about the Biossance Sunscreen is that it’s EWG-verified. When a product is verified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group), that means it’s free from chemicals and ingredients that are harmful to your health, such as endocrine disruptors, synthetic fragrances, formaldehyde releasers, and more.As we mentioned earlier, squalane is the key ingredient that you’ll find in all Biossance skin care products, including the Biossance Sunscreen. But what exactly is squalane? And how can it benefit your skin?

Whether you’re on the hunt for sustainable skin care or you’re eager to experience the effects of squalane, here’s a detailed look at Biossance’s offering, with a breakdown of the best { Biossance} products for your skin type courtesy of Cult Concierge skin care expert { Kimberley}. The finish is dewy. Due to the oil content this Biossance sunscreen does leave a shiny, dewy finish. White Cast Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen has a very thin texture — so much so that it’s quite runny and takes pretty much zero effort to squeeze out of the tube. The consistency, while a potential leaking/mess hazard, is what makes this sunscreen absorb so well into skin. Even when our tester used a tablespoon of the SPF (instead of the recommended teaspoon), she found that there was no white cast. “I’m very impressed with its ability to absorb into my skin,” she admits.Chemical sunscreens can be irritating and allergenic for some folks," explains Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MD a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of Mudgil Dermatology in New York City. Some folks, according to board-certified dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama, is a whopping "25 percent of all people," he told Allure. Did we also mention that three of our products have been accepted by the National Eczema Association? These products are perfect for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin. You can find these skincare products stamped with the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association in our Clean Moisturizers and Clean Cleansing Oils collection. Mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of your skin, physically reflecting and scattering "a wide range of UV wavelengths," as New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, MD, explained to Allure. These wavelengths include UVB rays, which are responsible for sunburns, and UVA rays, which cause longer-term issues like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and skin cancer. Another bonus of mineral formulas: They're photostable and don't have to be reapplied as frequently as chemical sunscreens.

Overall, we think that Biossance Sunscreen is formulated well, and we’d recommend this product if you’re looking for a clean 100% mineral sunscreen. Pros Biossance is a beauty brand known for their use of sugarcane-derived squalane throughout their entire collection of skin care products, and their 100% non-nano, non-toxic mineral sunscreen is no exception. The 14% concentration of zinc oxide in the Biossance Sunscreen provides broad spectrum SPF 30 protection. According to the FDA , broad spectrum means that the sunscreen can protect you from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.

Squalene is the biochemical precursor to cholesterol and the whole family of steroid hormones in the human body. It’s produced by the oil glands in the skin, and plays an important role in skin lubrication and protection. The first main difference is that while TiO2 gives a nice broad spectrum protection, Zinc Oxide has an even nicerand even broader spectrum protection. It protects against UVB, UVA II, and UVA I almost uniformly, and is considered to be the broadestrange sunscreen available today.

Reef Repair Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF 30+ might not look like the highest quality SPF on the market, but inside the tube you’ll find a lighter-weight reef-safe sunscreen that feels considerably better than most of its competitors. “The consistency is really smooth — it spreads easily compared to other reef-safe sunscreens I've tried and absorbs almost immediately without a white cast [anywhere in sight],” our tester says.

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Best of all, this water-resistant, reef-safe sunscreen, which smells like an orange creamsicle, lives up to its claims. “I was impressed with how water resistant it is,” our tester marvels. “When I rubbed the water around on my arm, it did not seem to dissolve the sunscreen and rather just made the water bead on top of it.” An important note on sunscreen safety: The FDA is proposing changes to sunscreen regulations, as some active ingredients can enter the bloodstream. Until it can reach a more robust conclusion on safety, the FDA — and the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab — urges Americans to continue using mineral and chemical sunscreen to protect against UV damage. Biossance creates clean, sustainable skincare focused around Squalane. Founded in 2016, Biossance’z award-winning line of sugarcane derived squalane-based products are Sephora aisle staples. In 2020 Biossance launched their Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, and since it’s never too late to try new-ish sunscreens, I had to put it to the test. Read on for my honest thoughts on the Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in this Biossance review. And a similar Biossance Sunscreen review says, “I used this product twice; both times I had facial swelling and horrible itching and redness.” Our Verdict Skin-nourishing ingredients like sea moss, squalane, and other hydrating oils come together in this ultra-light body oil with a transfer-free texture and SPF 30 protection.