Oxygen

What Oxygen is & what it does

Oxygen is the common gas (chemical element O, usually as O2) and, as a cosmetic ingredient, it is sometimes incorporated into products marketed as oxygenating or as a propellant component. In formulas its role is generally functional, such as in aerosol or foam delivery, rather than as a skin active. It is a naturally abundant element.

What does Oxygen do in skincare?

As a cosmetic ingredient, oxygen is sometimes added to products marketed as oxygenating or used as part of aerosol and foam delivery systems. Its role in such formulas is generally functional rather than acting as a skin active. The benefits attributed to oxygenating products vary by formula.

Is Oxygen natural or synthetic?

Oxygen is a naturally abundant element that makes up a large part of the air we breathe. The oxygen used in cosmetics is the same element, captured and incorporated for a specific function. It is not a manufactured molecule in the chemical sense.

Is Oxygen safe?

Oxygen is a naturally occurring element and is used in some cosmetic products without general safety concern at the levels involved. Its effects on the skin depend on the overall formula it is part of. If you have a specific concern about a product, consult a professional.

Sunscreens with Oxygen

We rate 13 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

• JUNGSAEMMOOL Masterclass Ampoule Sun SPF 50+ / Pa++++ 94/100
• Shingmulnara Oxygen Water Light Sun Gel SPF50+pa++++ 86/100
• Shingmulnara White Rice Bright Tone Up Moisture Sun Cream 81/100
• AHC A.H.C Ahc UV Capture Plus Pure Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ 81/100
• Acwell Uv Cut Spf 50+Pa++++ Waterproof Sun Cream 80/100
• Bring Green Vitamin Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 80ml 80/100
• Shingmulnara White Rice Bright Tone Up Cover Sun Cream 78/100
• Cremorlab Aqua O2 Shield Spf 50 75/100
• Goodal Mild Protect Natural Filter Sun Cream Spf 50+ Pa+++ 75/100
• Shingmulnara Oxygen Water Light Vegan Zinc Mineral Sun Cream 71/100

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