Ingredients for Glowy and Brightening Sunscreen Formulation
Question
I am interested in formulating a sunscreen with a mousse/silky texture. I want it to provide a glowy, dewy, sheer, buildable, waterproof, non-whitening finish that adapts to skin tone. Could you recommend the ingredients needed to achieve these properties, specifically focusing on the ingredients for the glowy/dewy effect and adjusting brightness? I am considering using ingredients like MakeGlow™, SoftGlow™, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, WhiteMatte™, and Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™.
Answer
Subject: Ingredients for Glowy/Dewy Sunscreen
Regarding your interest in creating a mousse/silky sunscreen that provides a glowy, dewy, sheer, buildable, waterproof, non-whitening finish that adapts to skin tone, you specifically asked about ingredients for the glowy/dewy effect.
Based on the previous staff reply, the ingredients recommended for achieving a glowy/dewy look are:
- MakeGlow™ (Bismuth Oxychloride)
- SoftGlow™ (Alumina)
You can use either or both together.
The staff reply also mentioned ingredients for achieving a bright white look, which can be used to adjust the overall tone and appearance:
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- WhiteMatte™ (Boron Nitride)
- Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ (Titanium Dioxide nano)
These can be used individually or mixed to achieve the desired brightness, texture, and tone.
For the other properties you mentioned (mousse/silky texture, sheer coverage, buildable, waterproof, skin tone adapting), a complete sunscreen formulation involves various types of ingredients including emulsifiers, thickeners, film formers, pigments, and UV filters. The specific combination and ratios will determine the final texture, coverage, and performance.
