Sun Milk Natural Sunscreen Ingredients
Our All Natural Sunscreen Ingredients
Coconut oil has been used for centuries for its nutritional and medicinal properties, but what exactly is fractionated coconut oil? Fractionated coconut oil is a processed form of coconut oil that has been separated into its component parts through a process called fractionation. This process separates the long-chain triglycerides from the medium-chain triglycerides, resulting in a clear, odorless, and liquid product often used in the beauty and skincare industry.
One of the main differences between regular coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil is that fractionated coconut oil stays liquid at room temperature, while regular coconut oil solidifies at cooler temperatures. This makes fractionated coconut oil easier to work with, especially in products where a liquid consistency is needed, such as lotions, creams, and serums. Another benefit of fractionated coconut oil is that it has a longer shelf life than regular coconut oil. Due to the removal of the long-chain triglycerides, the oil is less prone to oxidation, which can cause rancidity. Fractionated coconut oil also has a host of beauty benefits. Its lightweight texture makes it ideal for use in facial oils and serums. It absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a greasy residue, making it a popular choice for people with oily or acne-prone skin. The oil is also rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help to soothe, hydrate, and protect the skin. Additionally, fractionated coconut oil is often used as a carrier oil for essential oils, as it has a neutral scent and does not interfere with the fragrance of the essential oils. This makes it a versatile oil that is popular in aromatherapy and massage therapy. As the oil absorbs quickly with no greasy residue left behind, it’s perfect for moisturizing the body, face, and hair. You can apply it soon after a shower or bath while your skin is still damp to seal in the moisture. Due to its natural antioxidant properties and fatty acid content, it doesn’t clog pores, is non-comedogenic, and is gentle enough to use on all skin types. It’s great for acne-prone and sensitive skin as it doesn’t cause breakouts or aggravate existing skin conditions. Many people use fractionated coconut oil to soothe eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. The oil also helps to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots, leaving your skin soft, supple, and youthful-looking.
Organic Unrefined Cold-Pressed Red Raspberry Seed Oil
SPF 28-50
Unleash the pure potency of nature with Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil, a treasure trove of skin-loving nutrients. Packed with naturally occurring Vitamin E and Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, and polyphenols, this unrefined oil creates a protective barrier against environmental stressors, leaving your skin revitalized and glowing. Ideal for dry, sensitive, or stressed skin, its gentle yet powerful formula provides deep hydration and soothes irritation, promoting a healthy, luminous complexion.
Why raspberry seed oil?
The naturally occurring oils in fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of fatty acids for our bodies. Most diets lack sufficient quantities of these fatty acids, and many people use oils derived from foods rich in fatty acids as supplements. Raspberry seed oil is a little-known alternative that offers surprising additional benefits.
1. Rudeced Signs of Aging
Oxidation is one of the main causes of aging, but raspberry seed oil can help minimize its effects and slow the appearance of wrinkles. Ellagic acid, the active compound in raspberry seed oil, plays a key role in fighting wrinkles. As we age, the collagen in our skin becomes damaged, leading to a loss of firmness and the gradual formation of wrinkles. Raspberry seed oil is packed with antioxidants that protect your skin from harmful free radicals, helping to preserve collagen and keep your skin tight and firm.
2. Clear Up Your Skin
Acne occurs when excess sebum and dead skin cells block hair follicles. Sebum, a mixture of natural oils and cholesterols produced by the body, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and hair. However, it also serves as a food source for acne-causing bacteria. Overproduction of sebum can lead to a buildup of bacteria and infections in hair follicles, resulting in blotchy skin, pimples, and spots that may cause scarring. Raspberry seed oil can be used as a natural remedy to address acne by opening pores and clearing out sebum.
The skin-healing properties of raspberry seed oil come from its high concentration of Vitamin A and essential fatty acids. These fatty acids improve skin elasticity and lubrication, helping to clear blocked pores, while Vitamin A regulates the amount of oil your skin produces.
You might wonder how applying oil can help a condition caused by excess oil. The answer lies in the difference between the oil produced by acne-prone skin and the oil you’re applying. The sebum that builds up and causes acne is high in oleic acid, which is difficult for the skin to eliminate. Raspberry seed oil, on the other hand, is rich in linoleic acid, which helps restore balance to the skin. Its fatty acid composition is 54% linoleic acid, 29% linolenic acid, and 11% oleic acid, making it an excellent choice for promoting healthy skin.
3. Reduces Inflamation
Inflammation is a natural process the body uses to aid healing, but excessive inflammation can be harmful. Chronic inflammation is associated with conditions like pain, swelling, and arthritis. Raspberry seed oil is highly effective at reducing inflammation, making it a common ingredient in cosmetic products used to treat eczema and rashes. In fact, a study on mice showed that regular intake of raspberry seed oil significantly reduced the severity of their inflammatory responses.
4. Sun-Damage Protection
A study was conducted where lab-grown human cells were exposed to high levels of UV light. Various compounds were applied to the cells to determine which provided the best protection, and ellagic acid emerged as the most effective. The ellagic acid in raspberry seed oil enables it to absorb both UV-B and UV-C rays, offering an SPF of up to 50.This makes raspberry seed oil one of the best organic sunscreens nature has to offer. To achieve similar levels of SPF protection, you would need to use mineral or chemical sunscreens.
5. Plenty of CarotenoidsTo Aid In Healing
Carotenoids are known to play a vital role in maintaining healthy skin. As such, they work as antioxidants, promote cell repair, and protect skin cells from UV damage. Carotenoids are just one example of the healing compounds found in raspberry seed oil. It also contains plenty of other essential nutrients that promote healing. To get the benefits, you just have to apply a little bit on your skin and let your epidermal layer soak in the goodness.
6. Brilliant Source of Vitamin E
Raspberry seed oil contains a high concentration of alpha-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol within its fatty acids. These compounds, commonly known as Vitamin E, are powerful antioxidants that excel at eliminating free radicals that cause skin damage.
7. Keeps Your Skin Moist
Raspberry seed oil acts as a natural moisturizer. Rather than artificially adding moisture where it’s not needed, as most moisturizers do, raspberry seed oil preserves the skin’s existing moisture by preventing it from escaping into the atmosphere. This effect is due to phytosterols, the compounds in raspberry seed oil that provide this unique benefit. Regular application of raspberry seed oil can also increase your skin’s natural moisture levels over time, making it an excellent remedy for those who suffer from chronic dry skin.
8. Ketogenic Weight Loss
The idea of consuming fats to help reduce body fat can be confusing, as many people don’t fully understand the benefits of healthy fats. Raspberry seed oil contains a ketone called rheosmin, which plays a role in metabolism, particularly in the breakdown of fat cells. Studies in mice have shown that adding raspberry ketones can accelerate this process. While these results cannot be directly assumed for humans, it is speculated that raspberry ketones may help the body shift from burning carbohydrates for energy to burning fat reserves. This effect is especially notable when following a low-carb diet, as the body has less capacity to store fat.
Many users have also testified to the protective benefits of red raspberry oil, with claims of never burning in the sun again. This remarkable quality has become a cornerstone of our formula.
Organic Cold Pressed Sweet Almond Oil *SPF 5
This carrier oil is known to heal minor burns, boost collagen production, keep skin hydrated and supple, and protect against damage from UV rays. Its mineral content helps relieve muscle aches, eliminate toxins from the skin, and promote the growth of thick, soft, shiny hair.
Sweet almond oil offers numerous benefits, including relief from skin rashes and body pain, reducing stress, improving circulation, and addressing issues like varicose and spider veins. It is particularly high in vitamin E, providing over 200% of the daily requirement in a 100-gram serving. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, it is also rich in vitamin K and essential B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, and folate. The high levels of omega-6 fatty acids make it excellent for strengthening hair roots and maintaining supple skin.
Additionally, sweet almond oil is a rich source of minerals like calcium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. Almonds also contain L-carnitine and phenylalanine, compounds linked to improved cognitive function and enhanced mood.
Health Benifits of Sweet Almond Oil
The most important health benefits of sweet almond oil include protecting the skin from damage, moisturizing the face, lightening the skin, reducing inflammation, boosting hair health, and strengthening nails. Sweet almond oil is an excellent topical treatment for sunburns, skin discoloration disorders, under-eye circles, scars, or other blemishes you want to reduce or eliminate. It also helps prevent premature aging. Regular use of this essential oil can help you maintain a youthful appearance. Research published in the Journal of Nursing and Health Science highlights the antioxidant potential of vitamin E, certain fatty acids, and other active ingredients in almond oil, which neutralize free radicals that cause issues like reduced skin elasticity, wrinkles, and age spots.
Non-nano and Undercoated Zinc Oxide Powder * SPF 55
Benefits of using non-nano, uncoated zinc oxide include enhanced sun protection.
Non-nano zinc oxide provides unmatched broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. It reflects and scatters UV radiation, preventing it from penetrating the skin and offering reliable, long-lasting sun protection. Using a sunscreen with non-nano zinc oxide ensures your skin is effectively shielded from the sun's harmful effects, allowing you to enjoy the sun with confidence.
Gentle On The Skin
In addition to its excellent sun protection properties, non-nano zinc oxide is gentle and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Its larger particle size makes it less likely to penetrate the skin, reducing the risk of irritation or adverse reactions. This is especially beneficial for individuals with sensitive skin, as it minimizes the potential for irritation while still delivering effective sun protection.
Enviromental Considerations
Choosing non-nano zinc oxide benefits both your skin and the environment. Non-nano zinc oxide is biodegradable and avoids the environmental concerns linked to some chemical UV filters, which can accumulate in water bodies and harm marine life. By selecting sunscreens with non-nano zinc oxide, you prioritize your skin's health and the planet's well-being.
Non-nano zinc oxide is an exceptional ingredient, offering superior sun protection while being gentle on the skin and environmentally friendly. Its larger particle size forms a physical barrier, effectively reflecting and scattering UV rays away from the skin.
In its raw form, zinc oxide is a white, powdery mineral with a long history of use in sun protection. Beyond shielding skin from sun damage, it also acts as a gentle astringent with antiseptic properties, serving as a topical protectant for various types of skin damage. Zinc oxide supports the formation and repair of connective tissue, aiding in the healing of damaged, dry, or wounded skin.
Before exploring the specific benefits of zinc oxide for your skin, it’s important to understand the difference between nano and non-nano zinc oxide.
What is The Difference Between Nano and Non-nano Zinc Oxide?
Nano means that a particle is smaller than 100mm and, therefore, has to be measured in nanometers, which equals one billionth of a meter. Because of its tiny size, nano zinc oxide can be absorbed into the bloodstream and is traced in human urine. Not only has it been shown to have the potential to affect human health, but it has also been found to have the potential to threaten coral reefs by bleaching them, just as chemical UV filters would. This small size of Zinc Oxide particles is usually used in personal care products because it leaves less of a white cast on your skin than the non-nano version of it. Non Nano means it is larger than 100nm and therefore won’t penetrate your skin. Besides it being the safest option of UV filter to use for human health, it has also been shown to be the safest option for marine life and coral reefs, since Zinc Oxide in its Non-Nano form has been shown not to harm marine wildlife. Coated Zinc Oxide refers to Zinc Oxide coated with an inert substance, most commonly triethoxycaprylylsilane, to make it easier to mix with the other ingredients and (allegedly) prevent the development of free radicals.
At Sun Milk, we decided to only use uncoated pharmaceutical-grade Zinc Oxide in our products for the following reasons:
Triethoxycaprylylsilane and other coatings do not align with our ingredient standards because they are synthetic and not purely natural ingredients. We, therefore, use uncoated Zinc Oxide, which comes closest to the ingredient as it can be found in nature.
Instead of using coated Zinc Oxide as a shortcut to a more homogeneous formula, we have fine-tuned our production process to mix the uncoated Zinc Oxide with the other ingredients effectively.
The small amount of free radicals generated by Zinc Oxide can even be contained with the body's own antioxidants, and since we do not use nanoparticles the Zinc Oxide particles in our sunscreens sits on the outer dead layer of the skin where free radicals can not damage any living cells as confirmed by this study conducted by the Australian government.
Uncoated Zinc Oxide has been safely used in topical skin care products such as calamine lotion and diaper rash cream for centuries. We add ingredients such as Coconut Oil and Vitamin E to our formulas which also help to absorb any free radicals should they develop, and not be absorbed by the skin’s own antioxidants already.
Now that we know it’s safe, let’s look at which benefits uncoated Zinc Oxide offers for your skin and health!
Benefits of Zinc Oxide
1. Zinc Oxide Acts As A Natural Uv-Filter
Zinc Oxide offers natural broad-spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays, making it the safest UV filter available right now. Scientists recommend it as a safe alternative to chemical UV filters. By filtering harmful UV rays, zinc oxide helps protect cells from damage, halt the aging process, and prevent skin dryness. It is effective after application since it forms a natural barrier between your skin and sunlight.
2. Zinc Oxide Supports Healing
Zinc Oxide diminishes the tenderness that sunburns can cause. It gives chapped skin a soft feeling and helps with skin repair by keeping the area surrounding the wound moist and clean. How cool is that? Zinc oxide helps prevent sunburn; if you get sunburned, it heals faster!
3. Zinc Oxide is a Skin Astringent
Zinc oxide prevents oil formation on the surface of your skin and works effectively to dry excess oils. It also helps to revive your skin’s glow by shrinking large pores and tightening skin to help conceal damages.
4. Zinc Oxide Can Help Treat Acne
Zinc Oxide naturally comates skin irritations and inflammation to keep problems with acne breakouts away. It helps regulate sebum production in the skin and lowers antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, commonly triggering acne. It helps lower inflammation that also occurs as a reaction to this bacteria-induced skin condition. It lowers clogged pores and the possibility of the recurrence of acne.
5. Zinc Oxide Can Help To Relive Inflamation
Because of its natural properties that provide inflammation relief, Zinc Oxide is often used in products for treating cold sores, skin ulcers, burns, skin irritation, scrapes, and diaper rash. As mentioned above, it helps facilitate the growth of new tissue and the skin’s healing process by preventing further inflammations.
6. Zinc Oxide Prevents Bacterial Infections
Zinc Oxide prevents bacterial infection by keeping your skin dry and reducing the chance of contaminants penetrating it. It also contributes to lowering incidences of infections while also reducing skin permeability and improving your skin’s tightness to keep bacteria away.
Who Is Zinc Oxide Good For?
The answer is everyone! Thanks to the inflammatory properties of Zinc Oxide, even people with sensitive skin, rosacea, and acne benefit from the use of it. People with skin discoloration, including melasma and hyperpigmentation, will also benefit from it. While chemical UV filters can contribute to skin discolorations, Zinc Oxide is safe to use and can help to reduce these skin conditions.
Is Zinc Oxide Safe For Marine Life?
Yes, zinc oxide, in its non-nano form, is considered safe for marine life. Unlike some chemical UV filters found in sunscreens, zinc oxide forms a physical barrier on the skin’s surface, reflecting and scattering UV radiation rather than being absorbed into the skin.
Furthermore, non-nano zinc oxide particles are too large to be absorbed by the skin, which in return means they are also too large to be absorbed by marine organisms. This reduced the likelihood of zinc oxide entering the marine food chain and causing harm to aquatic life.Additionally, zinc oxide is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Unlike certain chemical UV filters, it does not contain harmful chemicals linked to coral bleaching and other adverse effects on marine life. As a result, zinc oxide is often preferred over mineral sunscreens intended for use in coastal areas and marine environments.
Zinc oxide is considered the safest UV filter available for marine life. This is due to its physical barrier mechanism of protection, lack of absorption into the skin and marine organisms, and its biodegradability. Its eco-friendly characteristics in its non-nano form make it a preferred choice for everyone wanting to protect themselves from the sun without harming the marine environment.
Organic Unrefined Cold Pressed Carrot Seed Oil *SPF 38-40
Did you know that it has a natural SPF of 35-40? Yep! That is, carrot seed oil is an ingredient that is so useful in sunscreen formulations due to the antioxidant benefits it can provide to the skin when it’s exposed to the sun.
Health Benefits Of Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Skin Benifits
While carrot seed essential oil has plenty of other uses, it is probably most used as a tonic for the skin. Adding carrot seed oil to your beauty regime can help boost your skin’s health in a number of different ways including the following:
* General Skin Health: Because it is rich in carotol, you can apply this essential oil to your skin to boost your skins appearance and health and to rejuvenate the cells. Carrot seed oil also helps to tone and tighen the skin.
* For Wrinkles: Carrot seed essential oil is High in natural antioxidants which can help combat the signs of aging like wrinkles and other age blemishes.
* Sun Damage: Damage fro the sun’s UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin and speed up the aging process. Applying carrot seed essential oil to the face and other parts of the skin can protect against sun damge and help rejuvenate the cells. To treat sunburn, dilute your carrot seed essential oil with some soothing aloe vera gel and apply it to the burned parts of your skin. While it may not be strong enough to act as a sun protectant on its own, it certainly provides powerful protection from ultraviolet rays that could be added to other natural ingredients to create a healthier alternative to store-bought, chemical sunscreens.
*Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Carrot seed essential oil has excellent anti-inflammatory properties as well as antiseptic actions that may help treat several skin donditions including acne, rosacea and psoriasis.
Antibacterial and Anti-Fungal Actions
The oil has been primarily researched and praised for its ability to fight bacterial and fungal infections. It has proven effective against a range of bacteria and fungi many of which are common in the developing world. The infections for which carrot seed oil has proven effective include the following:
Escheria coli: This is a potentially serious infection that typically causes diarrhea but which can lead to more serous conditions like kidney failure and anemia.
Salmonella: Salmonella is a common foodborne sickness that affects around a million people a year in the US alone. It causes fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.
Dermatophytes: These are a type of fungus that typically affect the skin, nails and hair. Studies show that carrot seed oil is effective against the fungus.
Candida: Candida is a common condition caused by the Candida albicans fungus. It can cause a variety of symptoms including headaches, confusion, fever while it also affects the immune system making you more prone to other illnesses. Studies show that carrot seed oil is effective against the infection.
Acinetobactor: This bacterial strain can cause various infections including UTIs, pneumonia, wound infections and secondary meningitis. It is most often seen in a hospital environment. Carrot seed oil may be effective against the bacteria.
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: This is a rare strain which usually appears in hospitals and similar environments. Infection is rare but is possible in patients with a weak immune system including cancer patients, cystic fibrosis patients and people undergoing immunosuppressive treatment.
Cuts, Grazes And Minor Wounds
Because of its potent antiseptic properties, you apply carrot seed essential oil to minor grazes, scratches, bites and minor wounds. It can help prevent bacteria from taking hold and causing secondary issues. Please note that undiluted essential oils should never be applied to open wounds and it should only be used to treat and cleanse minor injuries.
Detox And Liver Health
Carrot seed essential oil may also help to detoxify the body including the blood and internal organs helping them to work more efficiently.This essential oil might also help to regulate the secretion of bile from the liver and to treat liver infections. One of the traditional uses of the oil was to treat jaundice. It also has diuretic properties and may help eliminate toxins from the blood.
According to traditional use, carrot seed essential oil can help cleanse the blood and eliminate the buildup of toxins such as uric acid from the bloodstream. This can help treat conditions such as gout or arthritis.
Cancer
According to laboratory studies, carrot seed oil may be one of many natural products with a potential role to play in the fight against cancer. Laboratory tests done so far have confirmed that carrot seed oil is effective against colon cancer, breast cancer, and leukemia.
While the bulk of the research done to date has been carried out in the lab, there is also one animal study with results that look highly promising. The study, published in 2021, investigated the effects of carrot seed oil on skin cancer in rats. The researchers found that it was highly effective.
MENSTRUAL PAIN
Carrot seed essential oil can help provide some relief from the pain women suffer during menstruation. The oil also has emmenagogue properties meaning that it can help women suffering from irregular periods.
DIGESTIVE BENEFITS
Carrot seed essential oil can also be used to boost your digestive system in a variety of different ways. It can help to stimulate the appetite, which is useful when recovering from illness. It can also help eliminate bloating and gas and even ease hiccups.
Parasites
Carrot seed essential oil has vermifuge properties, meaning that it is deadly to certain parasites and worms. You should not take carrot seed essential oil internally unless you are under an expert’s supervision. Essential oils are extremely strong, and the risk of side effects from consuming them is real. It can also kill the larvae of the mosquito Aedes albopictus, whose bite can spread yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika, and many other serious diseases.
Other Benefits
Carrot seed oil also contains many powerful antioxidant properties, which can help fight diseases, protect the liver, and fight free radicals that could damage the cells and cause oxidative stress. The oil is also commonly used in skincare and beauty products. Although scientific research has yet to be done in these areas, many people have used the oil for moisturization of both the skin and hair. It has also been used to treat boils, ulcers, and abscesses, but research is still necessary for these benefits as well.The use of carrot seed oil also provides many other benefits that have been proven over centuries of use, since the medicinal and cosmetic practices of ancient times. The oil is commonly used for women to help treat painful menstrual symptoms and help encourage the production of breast milk following childbirth.
Carrot seed oil could also help stimulate the appetite, stimulate the lymph system, treat liver and gallbladder disorders (such as hepatitis, enteritis, and colitis), as well as treat hiccups, flatulence, and colic. Cosmetically, the oil is often used to help moisturize and tighten the skin, leaving it refreshed and rejuvenated.
