This transparent sunscreen stick formulation is designed to provide label SPF 30 performance.
- SolaStay® S1 provides photostabilization for avobenzone.
- HallBrite® BHB contributes to enhanced product feel.
- The combination of SolaStay® S1, HallBrite® BHB, Biochemica® Argan Oil Refined, and Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined provides the perfect polarity to form a transparent stick.
In vivo testing in a US laboratory (5 subjects) yielded static SPF 39. Colipa Guideline (2011) delivered SPF ~38 and PFA (PPD) ~11 performance. Critical wavelength = 375 nm. UVA1/UVA = 0.75.
| Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Octocrylene [Octocrilene] | 8.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
| Homosalate [Homosalate] | 9.50 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] | 4.50 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
Butyloctyl Salicylate | HallBrite® BHB* | 5.00 | Sunscreen Solvent / Emollient | |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene | SolaStay® S1* | 2.00 | Photostabilizer | |
| VP/Hexadecene Copolymer | 1.00 | Film Former | ||
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Biochemica® Argan Oil Refined | 30.00 | Emollient | |
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined Organic | 11.00 | Emollient | |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane [Avobenzone] | 3.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
| B | Polyamide-3 | 2.00 | ||
| Polyamide-8 | up to 100 |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
| 1 | Add Phase A to the main vessel, start center-stir (prop) mixing and heat to 100°C. |
| 2 | Add Phase B to Phase A and mix until uniform and clear to make sure phase B is totally dissolved. |
| 3 | Start cooling with mixing until 70°C. Stop mix and filling into containers. |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
| Appearance | Transparent stick |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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