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Zinc Oxide-Based Olive and Lime Butters SPF 25 Sunscreen

This formulation was designed around HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX  non-nano Zinc Oxide dispersion to provide SPF 25 performance. It is water resistant, preservative-free, and can be customized to use specific natural butters and oils. Here, Biochemica® Olive Butter combines with Biochemica® Lime Butter to soften, moisturize and rejuvenate skin while contributing a nice smell. In vitro analysis indicates SPF ~25, PFA (PPD) ~8 performance with critical wavelength 373 nm.

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PhaseINCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information)Trade Name% WtFunction
AOlea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable OilBIOCHEMICA® OLIVE BUTTER35.00Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel OilBIOCHEMICA® LIME BUTTER5.00Emollient / Natural Fragrance
Polyhydroxystearic Acid 0.40Dispersing Agent
Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (60%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, TriethoxycaprylylsilaneHALLBRITE® EZ FLO ZDX20.00UV Filter/Sunscreen Agent / Carrier System
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil up to 100Emollient
BSorbitan OlivateOLIVEM® 9005.00Structuring agent
Silica (spherical, 12 µm) 10.00Deoiling Agent
CTocopherolBIOCHEMICA® VITAMIN E NATURAL1.00Antioxidant Agent

PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE

1To the main vessel add phase A, start mixing and then heat to 80°C.
2Add phase B into phase A, mix until uniform and after five minutes start cooling batch.
3When batch is below 70°C add phase C and mix well.
4At desired filling temperature, pour into chosen containers and cool relatively rapidly for smoothest consistency.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)

Appearance (25°C)Off-white butter cream

*Patented and Patent Pending

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