Non-Greasy Brightening Body Oil with SPF 50 PA+++ Formulation
Asked by: achp.ns
On: February 20, 2026
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Please provide a formulation for a body oil with the following properties:
- Non-sticky, suitable for Thailand's climate, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing
- Helps soften and brighten the skin
- Provides antioxidant benefits
- Includes sun protection at SPF50 PA+++
- The oil texture should not be too yellow
- Total volume of 100 ml
What ingredients should I use, and in what proportions?
Answer
To create a non-sticky, fast-absorbing body oil with SPF 50 PA+++ that is suitable for Thailand's climate and helps with skin brightening and antioxidant protection, I recommend the following formula. This formula uses lightweight esters instead of heavy natural oils to ensure a "dry" feel on the skin.
Body Oil SPF 50 PA+++ Formula (100 ml)
1. Sunscreen Phase:
- SPF Protect Ultra™ III: 20% (20 ml) - Provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. At 20%, it achieves approximately SPF 50.
- LipidSoft™ SPF: 10% (10 ml) - A specialized ester that helps dissolve sunscreens and reduces stickiness.
2. Active Ingredients (Brightening & Antioxidant):
- Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate): 3% (3 ml) - A highly stable, oil-soluble Vitamin C that brightens skin, stimulates collagen, and acts as a potent antioxidant without turning yellow easily.
- Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): 0.5% (0.5 ml) - Provides antioxidant protection for the skin and helps stabilize the formula.
3. Lightweight Base (The "Dry-Touch" feel):
- Shea Butter Light Oil: 5% (5 ml) - Provides the nourishing benefits of Shea Butter but in a very light, liquid form.
- LipidSoft™ Lite (Isononyl Isononanoate): 31.5% (31.5 ml) - A very light emollient that mimics the feel of silicone but is natural-based and non-clogging.
- LipidSoft™ Dry II (Dicaprylyl Carbonate): 30% (30 ml) - Provides a dry, silky finish and helps the oil absorb quickly into the skin.
Mixing Instructions:
- Prepare a clean mixing container.
- Combine all ingredients together: SPF Protect Ultra™ III, LipidSoft™ SPF, Perfect-C™, Vitamin E, Shea Butter Light Oil, LipidSoft™ Lite, and LipidSoft™ Dry II.
- Stir or blend the mixture thoroughly until it is completely homogeneous and clear.
- Transfer the finished oil into a 100 ml bottle (preferably a pump or spray bottle).
Key Benefits:
- Non-Greasy: The combination of LipidSoft™ Lite and Dry II ensures the oil feels light and "dry" even in humid weather.
- Brightening: Perfect-C™ is effective for skin clarity and is more stable than traditional Vitamin C.
- Sun Protection: SPF 50 protection using a liquid blend that is easy to incorporate.
- Aesthetics: The formula will be a pale, light yellow color and will not feel heavy or "filmy" on the skin.
Note: Since this is an anhydrous (water-free) oil formula, a preservative is generally not required. However, ensure all equipment and containers are dry and clean to prevent contamination.
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