Clear Orange Gel Body Serum with Vitamin C, E, Whitening, and SPF

Thank you for your inquiry about creating a clear orange gel body serum with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, whitening, and SPF.

Based on the feedback you received, achieving an instant skin brightening effect with legally compliant ingredients is not possible. Additionally, formulating a clear gel with suspended sunscreen powder that dissolves upon application to provide SPF 40-50 is also not feasible for effective sun protection. Sunscreen ingredients need to be properly dispersed or dissolved in a suitable base, typically an emulsion (like a lotion or cream), to form a uniform protective layer on the skin.

However, you can create a clear gel serum focusing on the long-term whitening benefits of Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Here is a concept for a clear gel serum formulation:

Gel Base:

You can use water-soluble gelling agents like AnyGel™ or Aristoflex AVC to create a clear gel texture.

Active Ingredients:

• Vitamin C: For whitening and antioxidant benefits. Consider stable water-soluble forms like Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate or use a ready-made base like Ascorbyl Glucoside 20% Gel (MaxActivate™).
• Vitamin E: Use a water-soluble form such as Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) Water-Soluble for antioxidant benefits in the water-based gel.
• Whitening Agents: To enhance the long-term whitening effect, you can include ingredients like GlyciWhite™ or Hexylresorcinol AF.

Colorant:

To achieve a clear orange color, a water-soluble cosmetic colorant like D&C Orange No.4 (CI 15510) (Water-Soluble) can be used at a very low concentration.

Sun Protection (Important Note):

As mentioned, achieving SPF 40-50 requires a different formulation type, typically an emulsion. You would need to formulate a separate sunscreen product (lotion or cream) containing appropriate UV filters to provide this level of protection. The concept of suspended, dissolving powder in a clear gel is not suitable for effective SPF.

This formulation concept focuses on the serum's texture, whitening, and antioxidant properties. For sun protection, a dedicated sunscreen product is necessary.