A
revolutionary, new sunscreen product which is hypoallergenic,
clinically tested and SPF verified (at 25) and can be used repeatedly
during the course of a day without the typical potential irritation
many sunscreens exhibit.
Kirkman
has chosen the safest and most effective sun blocking agents available
and a group of added ingredients which enhance the gentleness and skin
conditioning qualities of the product. Kirkman’s sunscreen is
unscented, containing no perfume ingredients which often lead to
sensitivity reactions.
The majority of sunscreen products on the market contain Titanium
Dioxide, an ingredient which special needs individuals with compromised
immune systems need to avoid. Check your current sunscreen product
label to see if this chemical is in your product. Skin contact with
this ingredient should be avoided, however, it is used by the cosmetic
industry because it is very inexpensive compared to safer screening
agents.
The ingredients in Kirkman’s Sunscreen include:
- Purified water.
- Zinc
Oxide USP - a safe and effective sunscreening agent with restorative
properties. You may recognize it in other products such as Calamine
Lotion or Desitin ointment.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate -
another sunscreening agent which is known for its low potential to
sensitize skin or act as a photoallergen. Kirkman has combined it with
Zinc Oxide USP to produce the ultimate safe and effective sunscreen
product.
- Meadowfoam Seed Oil - an oil with unique chemical
properties that make it one of the most stable vegetable oils known. It
resists oxidation from the sun and exhibits ultra-violet protection.
Its stability ensures that Kirkman’s sunscreen will remain on the skin
for long periods of time.
- Jojoba Oil - cold pressed from
the nuts of the Jojoba tree. This ingredient is actually a waxy oil
which contains protein and minerals. It resembles human sebum, the
natural coating our body produces to protect the skin. Jojoba helps
dissolve clogged pores and restores skin to its natural pH. It is not
greasy and absorbs quickly.
- Organic Coconut Oil - known
for its cleansing, nourishing and soothing properties on the skin. It
also contributes antioxidants to keep cells healthy.
- Kosher Vegetable Glycerine - an ingredient which has soothing and moisturizing properties.
- Emulsifying Wax - a plant based wax necessary for the emulsion formation which gives the lotion its smooth texture.
- Stearic Acid - a wax with emollient properties which gives the lotion texture and body.
- Vitamin
E - a vitamin with known skin conditioning properties as well as
antioxidant properties. Aids in keeping skin cells healthy.
- Xanthan gum - a natural viscosity building vegetable gum.
- Citric Acid - which adjusts pH while also brightening the skin.
Kirkman
encourages you to evaluate the ingredients present in sunscreen
products. Sunscreens are very important in protecting the skin from
harmful ultraviolet rays, and you should be using one that consists of
safe, non-toxic ingredients. We believe that ours is unsurpassed in
these areas. |
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