Our Ingredients
Here at Hampton Sun, we take pride in the formulas that we provide you. We have worked with a world known chemist on all of our products so we can deliver the best results for you and your skin.
Our chemist is not only familiar with the best and most effective ingredients to use, but she chairs the Society of Cosmetic Chemists as well as participated in a book for the FDA on sun screens and regulations.
Please find a list of our most popular natural and organic ingredients below and remember, always be Smart and be Serious about the sun protection that you choose.
Lemon Calendula
For years Calendula petals have been known for their healing and cell regeneration properties as well as removing toxins from the skin. The flowers originated in the Mediterranean, and were eventually brought to this county by the Europeans because it was such an important healing plant.
Gingko Biloba
Derived from the Ginkgo leaf, it protects from free-radical damage and is an anti-inflammatory. It increases circulation and regenerates the skins surface. It is especially beneficial to aging skin because tightens and strengthens skin cells.
Ginger
Ginger extract invigorates tones and rejuvenates the skin. It also promotes circulation which helps diminish signs of pre-mature aging.
Canadian Willow Bark
A natural skin-soothing agent that helps to minimize irritation and inflammation. It is been known to treat Rosacea by calming red, flaky or irritated skin as well as moderate acne.
Slippery Elm
Indigenous to North America, the center of this tree bark is used for its soothing and softening properties. It helps calm dry skin by sending nutrients deep into the skin and moisturizing it
Peach Extract
A complete moisturizing agent known to help skin types prone to dehydration. It will leave a smooth and revitalized complexion.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps with fine lines and wrinkles and is necessary for healthy skin. It also produces a compound called retinoid which is used to treat acne skin wrinkling and mottled pigmentation caused by chronic sun exposure.
Vitamin B
Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5 help lock in moisture to keep the skin hydrated and prevent signs of aging.
Vitamin C
Also known by its chemical name (ascorbic acid), this vitamin plays an important role. It helps to rejuvenate the skin and make it appear younger by activating the oxidizing influences in which the skin is subjected to.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is considered to be an antioxidant and anti-carcinogen. It aids in retreating skin pigmentation. Since it can be absorbed by the skin, applying this vitamin topically will have an effect on skin's health.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps prevent free radical damage. Vitamin E is effective in preventing skin damage caused by the suns rays and other free radicals that the environment produces.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera moisturizes and softens skin. It also has been shown to increase the effectiveness of sunscreen products. It is often used as an after sun agent to calm and cool the skin.
Walnut Oil
Walnut Oil is soothing and moisturizing to the skin. It is also a natural sun activator leaving you with beautiful healthy color and no burn. All of our SPF products contain this wonderful organic oil.
Almond Oil
Almond Oil provides moisture to the skin with a refined and elegant feel. It is easily absorbed into the skin, making it ideal for skin care and promoting a natural glow to the skin.
Chamomile
Chamomile helps tone skin and reduces wrinkles, leaving skin feeling soft and silky as well as moisturized.
Emblica Fruit Extract
Emblica Fruit Extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It calms irritated or puffy skin and restores it to its natural healthy appearance.
Cucumber Extract
Cucumber extract is used to treat skin inflammation. Research shows that cucumber extract has an effect on suppressing melanogenesis (the process that leads to skin discolorations). Additional research has shown that the properties of cucumber can help protect skin against the carcinogenic substances that cause tumors.
Grapeseed
Grape Seed Oil contains proanthocyanidins, which are very potent antioxidants helpful in diminishing the sun’s damaging effects and lessening free-radical or environmental damage.
Seaweed
Seaweed has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to promote young looking skin. It is also used a natural exfoliate to rid the skin of dead cells.
Erythrulose
Although most self tanners don’t include Erythrulose because of its high cost, when combined with DHA, the resulting sunless tan is said to last longer, fade better, and provide a more cosmetically pleasing color tone.
