Effects of UV radiation on your skin

UV light is the leading cause of premature skin aging as well as a serious health concern. If we simplify things, we could say UVB is the type of UV that burns your skin, while UVA causes pigment spots and changes in deeper layers of your skin. The effects of both types can be:

• wrinkles
• pigment spots
• “leathery” or “older” looking skin
• loss of collagen and elastin
• redness or dry skin
• more serious changes such as melanoma

A different kind of SPF.

We designed MINISTRY OF DEFENSE as your daily UV protector – a light, easy-to-wear cream that will make daily UV protection a simple part of your routine.

• Broad-spectrum protection (UVA+UVB)
• High UVA and UVB protection
• Hydrates your skin
• Non-drying (alcohol-free formulation)
• Non-irritating (dermatologically confirmed)
• No oily shine
• No white residue on most skins (white cast can still be visible on darker skin, phototype V or VI)

Key Ingredients

• 5 modern, photostable UV filters
• Centella Asiatica
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) peptide
• Saccharide Isomerate

INCI

INCI / Ingredients

Trust starts with honesty. We stand behind our formulations and our choice of ingredients. We want to be 100% transparent about what you’re putting on your skin, so here’s more details about every ingredient of this product.

Aqua
Purified water, acts as a solvent and carrier of other actives.

Dibutyl Adipate
An emollient that also serves as a solubilizer for UV filters.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV filter. See key ingredients.

Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV filter. See key ingredients.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV filter. See key ingredients.

Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV filter. See key ingredients.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV filter. See key ingredients.

Propylene Glycol
Moisturizer that also acts as a solvent for other actives.

Glycerin
Natural humectant.

Distarch Phosphate
Modified corn starch. Absorbs excess oils and gives a smooth, silky feel.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
An emollient that also serves as a solubilizer for some UV filters.

Saccharide Isomerate
A moisturizer. See key ingredients.

Coco-caprylate
Emolient, an alternative for silicones.

Centella Asiatica Extract
See key ingredients above.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
See key ingredients above.

Coco-glucoside
Naturally derived emulsifier.

Decyl Glucoside
Naturally derived emulsifier.

1,2-hexanediol
Moisturizer that also acts as a solvent for other actives.

Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative booster that also acts as an emollient and humectant.

Glyceryl Citrate, Lactate, Linoleate, Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Emulsifier and components of the stability system.

Phenoxyethanol
Preservative for skincare. Prevents the growth of microorganism in your product (yuck!) and makes sure it doesn’t go bad in a week.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Synthetic polymer and emolient that gives a smooth feel to the emulsion.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane
A skin-friendly silicone that gives the cream good spreadability and feel.

Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Thickener and emulsifier.

Ethylene/propylene Copolymer
Synthetic polymer to enhance emulsion stability.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Thickener and emulsifier, microplastic-free.

Tocopherol
Vitamin E.

Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative for skincare. Prevents the growth of microorganism in your product (yuck!) and makes sure it doesn’t go bad in a week.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Thickener and emulsifier.

Sodium Phytate
Natural chelating agent, also works also as a preservative and against oxidation.

Sodium Hydroxide
A pH balancer that makes the product’s pH suitable for your skin and actives.

Alcohol
Part of the preservative system, used in a very small amount. This formulation has no added alcohol (like alcohol denat) an is not alcohol-based.

How To Use

Use MINISTRY OF DEFENSE as the last product in your morning routine. Use a sufficient amount of product – approximately two fingers or 1/4 of a teaspoon.

Texture & feel

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is a hydrating cream. It spreads easily and doesn’t leave a white residue on most skins (note: white cast can still be visible on darker skin, phototype V or VI).

Doesn’t clog pores and doesn’t leave a shiny (oily) cast.

It is unscented (no parfumes or essential oils).

“Will it feel heavy?”
It shouldn’t. We understand many UV creams feel thick or heavy (“Like a mask on my face!”) and a lot of it has to do with the high amount of UV filters needed for high UV protection. Getting the feel right was a guiding principle when we formulated MINISTRY OF DEFENSE.

Based on user feedback, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE is a light, easily wearable cream – we are confident you will not find it heavy.

“Will it sting my eyes?”
It shouldn’t. None of the UV filters used are known to cause eye stinging, nor have we received any such feedback from users.

ALCOHOL-FREE FORMULA

If you are used to alcohol-based formulations, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is different. It’s formulated as a hydrating cream with UV protection. It is alcohol-free.

ALL YEAR PROTECTION

While there’s less (but not zero!) UVB radiation during winter or bad weather, UVA doesn’t play along the same rules and is always present. It penetrates clouds,windows, fog – and your skin.

We designed MINISTRY OF DEFENCE as a year-round broad spectrum UV protector. Because UV radiation is pretty much the main cause of skin aging and changes on the skin, it makes sense to keep skin protected every day. That’s why our formulation has such a high UVA and UVB protection.

Notices & warnings

No UV skincare product provides 100% protection against UV radiation. Don’t stay too long in the sun, even while using a UV protection product. Over-exposure to sun is a serious health threat. Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight.

Use a sufficient amount of product – approximately two finger lenghts or 1/4 of a teaspoon. Apply before exposure to sun. Regularly reapply to maintain protection, especially after perspiring, swimming or towelling. Using a smaller amount of product will lower the level of protection.