Achieving a Clear Gel with Zinc Oxide Sunscreen

Regarding the use of Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid in a gel sunscreen formula to achieve a clear, non-white appearance, it is generally challenging to create a truly clear gel with physical sunscreens like zinc oxide.

The product Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid is designed to provide UVA/UVB protection with minimal whiteness on the skin when applied. However, it is described as a white liquid and is primarily recommended for water-in-oil emulsion systems. It is not suitable for creating a clear gel product.

While achieving a completely clear gel with physical sunscreens is difficult due to the nature of the particles, some products are designed to be highly transparent or non-whitening on the skin. These include:

• Zinc Oxide Transparent Dispersion (C12-15 alkyl benzoate Base)
• Zinc Oxide Transparent Dispersion (Isopropyl Palmitate Base)
• Titanium Zinc NanoLiquid™ DEC (non-white, low viscosity)

These transparent dispersions are formulated to minimize the white cast on the skin and can be dispersed in oil or silicone bases, which might be compatible with certain gel formulations. However, the final product's clarity will depend on the overall formula composition and the concentration of the sunscreen dispersion used. A perfectly clear gel is still unlikely with these ingredients, although they will significantly reduce the visible whiteness compared to traditional zinc oxide powders.