This light sunscreen cream, free from octinoxate, oxybenzone, ethanol and volatile silicones, applies to wet skin without whitening. Multifunctional cold-process Olivem® 2020 is the only emulsifier used. HallBrite® BHB provides sunscreen solvency and emolliency. In vitro testing suggested SPF ~32, PFA (PPD) ~12 performance with critical wavelength = 378 nm. In vivo testing (5 subjects) yielded static SPF 39 in a US laboratory, with 80 minute water resistant SPF 38. UVA1/UVA = 0.85.
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| Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ethylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] | 5.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
| Octocrylene [Octocrilene] | 10.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
| Homosalate [Homosalate] | 10.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HallBrite® BHB* | 5.00 | Sunscreen Solvent | |
| Ethylhexyl Olivate | Sensolene® | 2.00 | Multifunctional Emollient | |
| Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate | Olivem® 2020 | 2.00 | Multifunctional Cold Emulsifier | |
| Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer | 2.00 | Film Former | ||
| B | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane [Avobenzone] | 3.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
| C | Water (Aqua) | up to 100 | Volatile Carrier | |
| Glycerin | 8.00 | Humectant | ||
| D | Preservative | a.n. | Preservative | |
| Disodium EDTA | 0.05 | Chelating Agent |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
| 1 | To a secondary vessel add phase A and start mixing. Add phase B and heat to 55°C. Stop heating after all solids have dissolved. |
| 2 | To the main vessel add phase C, start mixing and then add phase D items. |
| 3 | When both phases are homogeneous slowly add phase AB to phase CD with prop mixing. |
| 4 | When the emulsion is fully formed (white and thickened; 20 minutes or longer, as necessary), continue mixing until batch is smooth. |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
| Appearance | White smooth cream |
| Viscosity (Brk, DVII, T-D, 20 rpm, after 24 h at room temperature; mPa∙s) | 21000 - 35000 |
| pH (as is) | 5.5 - 6.5 |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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