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Vars plant oils offer varying degrees of natural sun protection, with some being more effective than others. Red raspberry seed oil is known for having a high SPF, ranging from 28 to 50, while wheat germ oil also offers significant protection with an SPF around 20. Avocado oil and olive oil have lower SPFs, around 15 and 8 respectively. Coconut oil typically has an SPF of 4-6.
Here's a more detailed look:
Red Raspberry Seed Oil: Considered one of the best natural oils for sun protection, with an SPF between 28 and 50. It also offers antioxidant and phytosterol benefits.
Wheat Germ Oil: Provides a good level of sun protection with an SPF around 20.
Avocado Oil: Offers some sun protection with an SPF around 15.
Olive Oil: Has a natural SPF of around 8, providing some protection against UV rays.
Coconut Oil: Offers a lower SPF of around 4-6, but still provides some moisturizing and nourishing benefits.
Other oils: Canola oil has an SPF of approximately 16.51. Jojoba oil has an SPF of 4. Macadamia oil has an SPF of about 6. Almond oil has a low SPF, around 5. Carrot seed oil has a higher SPF, estimated at 38-40.
protection INDEXES
Vegetable oils have a protection index ranging between 0 and around 35.
PLEASE NOTE :
SPF STOPS UV
2 50% to get through that can result in redness and burns
15 93% that can result in redness and burns
20 95% that can result in redness and burns
30 97% therefore, it allows 3% to get through
50 98% therefore, it allows 2% to get through
Some Vegetable Oils and their sun protection index
carrier oil
Raspberry oil (pips): SPF between 28 et 50
Wheat germ oil: SPF around 20
Avocado oil: SPF around 15
Soy oil: SPF 10*
Olive oil: SPF around 8
Coconut oil: SPF around 8
Hempseed oil: SPF around 7
Macadamia oil: SPF around 6
Shea butter: SPF around 6
Castor oil: SPF around 6
Sweet almond oil: SPF around 5
Jojoba oil: SPF around 5
Sesame oil: SPF around 2
Argan oil: SPF =0
A study conducted in 2001 from Cosmetic Dermatology showed that when mixing pomegranate seed oil into a traditional sunscreen, it boosts the effectiveness of UV protection by 20 percent.
Missouri State University News and Events: http://news.mst.edu/2012/05/sunscreen_ingredient_may_pose/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140123/
http://happyzine.co.nz/2012/01/18/the-good-news-about-natures-spf-protec...
Coola’s Sun Science Lesson: http://www.coolasuncare.com/sun-science/uva-vs-uvb
Dechen, Shanti, Clinical Aromatherapy Level 1: Lesson 8: Carrier Oils, Crestone, CO, 2021.
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