Ingredient Recommendations for Eucerin Day Mat Sunscreen Formula
Question
I would like to know about the ingredients in the following formula and get recommendations for creating a similar formula using ingredients available in the shop:
Eucerin Day Mat Formula:
- Aqua
- Glycerine
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Octocrylene
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- Tapioca Starch
- Cyclomethicone
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Trisodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Alcohol denat
- Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Menthoxypropanediol
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Carnitine
- Glutamic Acid
- Sodium Carbomer
- Xanthan Gum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Answer
Recommended Ingredients for a Similar Formula
Based on the ingredient list for Eucerin Day Mat and the staff's confirmation, none of the ingredients are copyrighted.
To create a similar formula, you can use ingredients available in the shop that have similar functions. The Eucerin Day Mat formula contains several UV filters, skin conditioning agents, texture enhancers, and preservatives.
Here are some ingredients available in the shop that you can consider for a similar formulation:
UV Filters
The Eucerin Day Mat formula contains several UV filters such as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Homosalate, and Ethylhexyl Salicylate. You can choose UV filters with similar properties from the shop, such as:
- Ensulizole (Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid): A water-soluble UVB filter.
- Homosalate: An oil-soluble UVB filter.
- Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane): An oil-soluble UVA filter (direct search match might not be by this exact name, but Avobenzone is the INCI name).
- Octocrylene: A UVB filter that helps stabilize Avobenzone (direct search match might not be by this exact name).
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate): An oil-soluble UVB filter (direct search match might not be by this exact name).
- Note: While direct matches for all UV filters might not be explicitly listed in the search results by their exact INCI names, the shop offers a variety of UV filters. You should select a combination of UVA and UVB filters available in the shop to achieve the desired SPF and broad-spectrum protection.*
Skin Conditioning Agents
- Licorice Extract (Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract): Licorice extract has soothing and antioxidant properties. Various types are available, such as Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A) or Licorice Extract (Glabridin).
- L-Carnitine (Carnitine): Helps in the skin's metabolic processes.
- Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids: A blend of amino acids that are part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), helping to hydrate the skin.
- Zinc PCA: Helps control oiliness and has antibacterial properties.
Texture Enhancers and Other Ingredients
- Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
- Cetearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol used as a thickener and emulsifier.
- Cyclopentasiloxane or LipidSoft™ D5 (Cyclomethicone Replacer): Silicones or their alternatives that help the product spread easily and provide a smooth, non-greasy feel.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane: A silicone powder that provides a matte finish and blurs the appearance of pores.
- Carbomer: A gelling agent used to create stable gel textures.
- Xanthan Gum: A thickener and gelling agent.
- Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin: Preservatives used to prevent microbial growth.
- Disodium EDTA: A chelating agent that helps improve formula stability.
When creating a similar formula, you will need to consider the proportions of each ingredient and their compatibility within the formulation.
Related Products Mentioned
Glycerin (USP/Food Grade)
Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)
L-Carnitine (Carnitine)
Disodium EDTA
Zinc PCA
Cetearyl Alcohol (50/50, e.q. Lanette O)
Homosalate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Carbomer 940 (EasyDisperse™, France)