This water-in-oil, zinc oxide-only sunscreen cream provides SPF 50 sun protection without using organic UV filters. PEG-free Olivem® 2090 is the only emulsifier used in this cold process. SolaPure™ Glo is a multifunctional emollient with antioxidant benefits. Moisturizing Biochemica® Sweet Almond Oil and structuring HallStar® Zinc Stearate are great agents within this W/O system. In vitro analysis suggests SPF ~ 55, PFA (PPD COLIPA 2011) ~ 18, UVA1/UV = 0.82, and critical wavelength 373 nm.
Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
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A | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Biochemica® Sweet Almond Oil | 26.00 | Emollient |
Butyloctyl Salicylate | HallBrite® BHB* | 5.00 | Emollient / Sunscreen Solvent | |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene | SolaStay® S1* | 3.00 | Photostabilizer | |
Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate/Polyricinoleate | Olivem® 2090 | 4.00 | Multifunctional Cold Process Emulsifier | |
Vegetable Oil (and) Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (and) Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract | SolaPure™Glo | 6.00 | Multifunctional Emollient | |
B | Zinc Oxide | 25.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
C | Zinc Stearate | HallStar® Zinc Stearate | 1.00 | Gellant |
D | Water (Aqua) | up to 100 | Volatile Carrier | |
Glycerin | 2.00 | Humectant | ||
Sodium Chloride | 1.00 | Stabilizing Agent | ||
Preservative | a.n. | Preservative |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
1 | To the main vessel, add phase A with mixing until uniform. Heat up to melt SolaPure™ Glo if needed |
2 | Add phase B into phase A, and mix strongly until uniform, then add phase C and mix until uniform |
3 | To a secondary vessel add phase D with mixing: |
4 | When ABC and D phases are homogeneous, very slowly add phase D to phase ABC; |
5 | After combination, strongly mix or homogenize until uniform. |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
Appearance | Off-white cream |
Viscosity (20 rpm, Brk, RV DV-II, T-D, after 24h at room temperature; mPa∙s) | 25000 - 40000 |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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