This natural, non-whitening ZnO sunscreen cream provides SPF 30 protection without using organic UV filters. PEG-free Olivem® 2090 is the sole emulsifier in its cold-process W/O emulsification. The addition of Hallstar Beauty’s SolaPure™ Glo enhances sunscreen efficacy and contributes moisturizing and antioxidant properties. In vitro analysis suggests SPF ~ 31, PFA (PPD COLIPA 2011) ~ 11, UVA1/UV = 0.80, and critical wavelength 371 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 | 22.00 | Carrier |
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Biochemica® Olive Oil Ultra Refined | 15.00 | Carrier | |
Vegetable Oil (and) Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (and) Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract | SolaPure™Glo | 2.00 | Multifunctional Emollient | |
Polyhydroxystearic Acid | 0.80 | Dispersing Agent | ||
Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate/Polyricinoleate | Olivem® 2090 | 3.50 | Multifunctional Cold Process Emulsifier | |
B | Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane | 20.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
C | Glycerin | 2.50 | Humectant | |
Xanthan Gum (pharma grade) | 0.20 | Thickener (Aqueous) | ||
D | Water (Aqua) | up to 100 | Volatile Carrier | |
Sodium Chloride | 1.50 | Stabilizing Agent | ||
Preservative | a.n. | Preservative | ||
E | Silica (spherical, 12 µm) | 3.00 | Deoiling Agent |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
1 | To the main vessel, add phase A with mixing until uniform, then add phase B and mix until uniform. |
2 | To a secondary vessel add premixture of phase C, and then add phase D with mixing until uniform. |
3 | When AB and CD phases are homogeneous, very slowly add phase CD to phase AB. |
4 | After combination, strongly mix or homogenize for 10 minutes. |
5 | Add phase E and mix until uniform |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
Appearance | Smooth lotion |
Viscosity (20 rpm, Brk, RV DV-II, T-D, after 24h at room temperature; mPa∙s) | 4500 - 7000 |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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