Key Ingredients

INCI Name: DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE

Uvinul A Plus is a modern UV filter from the renowned raw materials manufacturer BASF (based in Ludwigshafen, Germany). It is one of the few currently available photostable filters that protect in the UVA range and is used in sunscreens at concentrations of up to 10%. The UVA booster contains the maximum concentration. It also has antioxidant properties and is very well tolerated. The material is white to light salmon in color.

INCI Name: BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE

Tinosorb S is a very effective organic broadband filter. This means it absorbs and protects in both the UVB and UVA ranges. It is a modern, new generation filter. It is available in both an oil-soluble and an encapsulated water-soluble version. The raw material is Tinosorb S, a yellow powder.

INCI Name: DISODIUM PHENYL DIBENZIMIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATE

Neo Heliopan AP is water-soluble, a rarity among UV filters. It absorbs UV rays highly effectively, most strongly in the UVA II range. Theoretically, it can be used up to 10% according to cosmetic regulations; however, formulating stable textures at high concentrations is challenging. Therefore, we opted for 4% in our UVA booster to ensure a balanced product.

INCI Name: BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

Avobenzone is an oil-soluble UVA filter with a very pronounced absorption spectrum in the long-wave UVA range. It is currently the only UVA filter approved in the USA. Avobenzone is not photostable, meaning it is deactivated by radiation. However, it can be almost completely stabilized by other filters it contains, such as Tinosorb S.

This ingredient stabilizes both UV filters and antioxidants, thus boosting protection against sun radiation and free radicals. This is also interesting for integrating retinol into your morning routine. Vitamin A products can therefore be worn under a UVA booster in the morning. Studies show that this stabilizer almost completely prevents the breakdown process.

INCI Name: ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH

Rice starch is a complex carbohydrate and naturally gluten-free. Although some rice varieties contain up to 75% starch, isolating this ingredient is technically challenging. Finely milled rice starch offers a natural alternative to mineral talc and serves as an optimal absorber of sweat and sebum without drying out the skin. In powders, it provides a pleasant, fresh feeling and gives the skin a long-lasting, matte, and natural look. In cream formulations, it creates a soft "blotting paper effect" that reduces excess shine and makes the skin appear even.

Ectoin was discovered in 1985 as a "survival substance" of microorganisms in the salt lake of Wadi El Natrun (Egyptian desert). It protects extremophilic microorganisms and plants from external stress, temperature fluctuations, drought, intense sunlight, and high salt concentrations, among other things. Today, ectoin is produced biotechnologically. In this process, bacteria called Halomonas elongata are induced in a bioreactor to produce ectoin for their own protection. Ectoin offers a whole host of beneficial properties: it counteracts moisture loss, protects cells, soothes the skin and supports its barrier function, reduces inflammation and redness, improves skin elasticity, is microbiome-friendly, and provides support for atopic dermatitis, among others. Furthermore, ectoin offers additional protection against UVA-induced skin damage. Thus, it perfectly complements a UVA booster.

Lycopene is a secondary plant compound produced by plants to protect themselves from external influences such as UV radiation, pathogens, and water loss. This valuable ingredient belongs to the carotenoid group and is found in tomatoes and wild roses, among other plants. As a powerful antioxidant, lycopene acts as a free radical scavenger and protects skin cells from oxidative stress. It thus plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure. In our UVA Booster, lycopene supports sun protection while also giving the product a natural rosy tint.