Improving Water-in-Oil Sunscreen Texture for Oily Skin

For a Pure physical sunscreen with a Water-in-Oil base that feels heavy and oily on the skin, the texture can be improved to feel drier and more comfortable by adding ingredients that help absorb oil and provide a matte finish.

Recommended Ingredients

• MatteSilica 5™ (5 Micron): This is a highly porous silica powder that effectively absorbs excess oil on the skin, provides a matte look, and helps the product feel smoother and easier to spread.
• Silicone Gel (High Matte, Dimethicone Base): This silicone gel helps make the product texture matte, soft, smooth, light, and non-sticky. It is suitable for formulas requiring a high matte finish.

Mixing Method and Considerations

1. Choose: You can choose to use MatteSilica 5™ to focus on oil absorption, or Silicone Gel to adjust the texture for a matte and lighter feel, or use both together in small amounts.
2. Mixing: Adding ingredients to a finished sunscreen product might affect its stability. It is recommended to test in small quantities first. MatteSilica 5™ powder should ideally be mixed in the water phase or at the final step, while Silicone Gel can be mixed in the oil phase or emulsion.
3. Usage Rate: Start with the lowest recommended usage rate (e.g., 1-10%) and gradually adjust as needed.
4. Test: Test the texture and stability after mixing. Be aware that adding ingredients might affect the SPF/PA values.

Using these ingredients can help make your current sunscreen feel more comfortable and less oily, suitable for oily skin.