This mineral dispersion sunscreen was designed to provide globally acceptable SPF 50 performance. It is water-resistant, preservative-free, and can be customized using natural butters and oils. The combination of Biochemica® Cocoa Butter and Biochemica® Sweet Almond Oil softens, moisturizes and helps heal skin, and contributes a nice fragrance. Olive oil properties are also present in natural, COSMOS-certified Olivem® 900.
In vivo testing in a US laboratory (5 subjects) yielded static SPF 59.5. Colipa Guideline (2011) delivered SPF ~ 55, PFA (PPD) ~19 performance with critical wavelength 376 nm. UVA1/UV = 0.82.
| Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter | Biochemica® Cocoa Butter Organic | 40.00 | Emollient |
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Biochemica® Sweet Almond Oil | up to 100 | Emollient | |
Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (60%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane | HallBrite® EZ FLO ZDX | 14.00 | UV Filter/Sunscreen Agent / Carrier System | |
| B | Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] | 13.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
| C | Sorbitan Olivate | Olivem® 900 | 4.00 | Stabilizing Agent |
| Silica | 4.00 | Deoiling Agent | ||
| Helianthus Annuus ( Sunflower) Seed Wax | 11.00 | Stabilizing Agent |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
| 1 | In the main vessel, combine and mix phase A and heat up to 75°C with mixing. |
| 2 | Add phase B in with mixing until uniform, then add phase C in. |
| 3 | After uniform, start cooling. Stop mixing at 60°C . |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
| Appearance | Opaque shaped bar |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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