This natural ZnO face cream provides SPF 50 sun protection without using organic UV filters. PEG-free Olivem® 2090 is the only W/O emulsifier in this cold process. In vitro analysis suggests SPF ~ 52, PFA (PPD COLIPA 2011) ~ 17, UVA1/UV = 0.83, and critical wavelength 372 nm.
| Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Biochemica® Sweet Almond Oil | 27.00 | Emollient |
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 | |
| Zinc Oxide | 25.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
| B | Zinc Stearate | HallStar® Zinc Stearate | 1.50 | Thickener (Nonaqueous) |
| Silica (spherical, 12 µm) | 2.00 | Deoiling Agent | ||
| C | Glycerin | 2.50 | Humectant | |
| Water (Aqua) | up to 100 | Volatile Carrier | ||
| Sodium Chloride | 1.20 | Stabilizing Agent | ||
| Preservative | a.n. | Preservative |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
| 1 | To the main vessel, add phase A with mixing until uniform, heat up to let SolaPure™ Glo totally melted, then add phase B and mix until uniform. |
| 2 | To a secondary vessel add phase C with mixing until uniform. |
| 3 | When AB and C phases are homogeneous, very slowly add phase C to phase AB. |
| 4 | After combination, strongly mix or homogenize for 10 minutes. |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
| Appearance | Off-white cream |
| Viscosity (20 rpm, Brk, RV DV-II, T-D, after 24h at room temperature; mPa∙s) | 20000 - 35000 |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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