Developing a Long-Lasting, Waterproof, Non-Transfer Whitening Body BB Cream Formula

Guide to Developing a Whitening Body BB Cream Formula

To create a whitening body BB cream formula with the desired properties – easy spreading, long-lasting, waterproof, sweatproof, non-transferring, and providing instant whitening and smoothing – you will need key ingredients from the following categories:

1. Whitening and Opacifying Agents (Pigments & Opacifiers)

The main ingredients providing instant whitening and coverage are pigments and opacifiers like Titanium Dioxide. There are various types available depending on the desired characteristics, such as:

• Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ (Dimethicone/Silica Treated): Helps with easy spreading and provides a good skin feel.
• WaterMix™ White (Titanium Dioxide 60%, Water-Dispersible Liquid): Suitable for water-based formulas.
• Titanium Dioxide 250nm WaterProof™ (Dimethicone Treated) or Titanium Dioxide 400nm WaterProof™ (Super Coverage): Enhances waterproof properties, longevity, and coverage.
• Titanium Dioxide FoundationPro™: Developed specifically for liquid foundation/BB/CC formulas, balancing softness, adhesion, durability, and waterproof ability.

Using treated Titanium Dioxide helps with better dispersion in the formula and provides a smoother feel.

2. Film Formers

This group of ingredients is crucial for making the cream long-lasting, waterproof, sweatproof, and non-transferring. They create a thin film on the skin that helps the product adhere well, resist water and sweat, and prevent transfer onto clothes or car seats. Examples include:

• Versa-Film™: A Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate that creates a flexible film and can provide a slight skin-tightening feel.
• Silicone Film types such as Silicone Film (Soft Film, Low Viscosity, Cyclopentasiloxane Base) or Silicone Film (Very Long-Wear, Hard, Cyclopentasiloxane Base): These are Trimethylsiloxysilicate dissolved in silicone, contributing to excellent longevity, water resistance, and non-transfer properties.
• Allianz OPT: An Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer that improves water and wear resistance in formulas.

Choosing a Film Former compatible with your formula's base (water or silicone/oil) is essential for stability and performance.

3. Texture Enhancers and Silicones

These ingredients help the cream spread easily, provide a smooth and non-greasy feel, and help blur imperfections. Examples include:

• Silicone Elastomer Powder: Helps adjust texture for softness and smoothness, and can absorb oil/sebum.
• SiliGel Aqua (Silicone Elastomer / Water Disperse) or Silicone Gel 9040 (e.q. DC 9040, Cyclopentasiloxane Base): Silicone gels that make the formula soft, smooth, easy to spread, and provide a light, comfortable feel.

4. Emulsifiers

Emulsifiers are necessary to create a stable cream by blending the water and oil phases. Examples include:

• LeciCream™ (Natural Emulsifier / Cream Maker): A natural emulsifier suitable for heavier creams.

• CreamMaker EG™ (e.q. Simulgel EG): An easy-to-use thickener and stabilizer that also functions as an emulsifier.

• OccluSoft™ (Water-in-Oil Cationic Emulsifier) or SoftGel 305 (Polyquaternium-37 Based Emulsifier): Water-in-Oil emulsifiers that can provide a soft, smooth feel after drying.

5. Skin Conditioning Agents

In addition to physical properties, you can add skin-benefiting ingredients for healthier-looking skin, such as:

• Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) or Extreme-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Highest Purity): Niacinamide helps reduce redness/dark spots, increases hydration, and strengthens the skin barrier.

Developing a formula that achieves all these desired properties requires careful experimentation and adjustment of ingredient percentages to find the optimal texture, spreadability, longevity, and whitening effect.