Ingredient Functions and Alternatives in Supergoop Sunscreen Formula

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Regarding the list of ingredients you asked about from the Supergoop sunscreen formula, the main ingredients that provide direct sun protection are Octinoxate and Zinc Oxide. The other ingredients you inquired about are components that contribute to the product's texture, stability, water resistance, or skin conditioning. While important for the overall quality of the sunscreen, they are not the primary UV filters.

According to the information provided by the staff, each ingredient has a function and can be substituted with other ingredients as follows:

1. Ethylhexyl Stearate: Is an Emollient. Can be replaced by other types of LipidSoft emollients.
2. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate: Is an Emulsifier. Can be replaced by other types of Cream Maker.
3. Adipic Acid/Diethylene Glycol/glycerin Crosspolymer: Helps with water resistance. Can be replaced by other Water-Resistant Film ingredients.
4. Dimethicone: Is a Silicone, helps coat/modify skin feel. Can be replaced by other types of Silicone.
5. PEG-100 Stearate: Is an Emulsifier. Can be replaced by other types of Cream Maker.
6. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer: Is a Thickener/Emulsifier. Can be replaced by other types of Cream Maker.
7. Triethoxycaprylylsilane: Is a Silicone, helps coat/modify skin feel (often used with physical sunscreens like Zinc Oxide). Can be replaced by other types of Silicone.
8. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower): Is Sunflower Seed Oil, a skin conditioning oil.
9. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate: Is a Chelating Agent, helps improve stability. Can be replaced by Disodium EDTA.
10. Oleth-3, Phosphate: Is an Emulsifier. Can be replaced by other types of Cream Maker.
11. Polysorbate 60: Is an Emulsifier. Can be replaced by other types of Cream Maker.
12. Euterpe: Full name is Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, an extract from Acai berry. It's often included in small amounts for supplementary properties or marketing.

In summary, most of the ingredients you asked about are important for the texture, stability, and other properties of the formula, but they are not the main UV filters. There are other ingredients in the same categories that can be used as substitutes according to the staff's recommendations. You can look for alternative ingredients in the categories suggested by the staff on the website.