Information about SPF Protect Plus™ and Silicone Sunscreen

Based on your questions about SPF Protect Plus™ and creating a silicone/silk texture sunscreen, here is the information:

• Solubility: SPF Protect Ultra™ III (which is similar to SPF Protect Plus™) is an oil-soluble sunscreen and should be dissolved in the oil phase of your formulation.

• Heat Resistance: SPF Protect Ultra™ III is described as highly stable against sunlight, which indicates it can withstand typical heat encountered during the cosmetic formulation process.

• Ease of Use for a Beginner: Comparing SPF Protect Plus™, Titanium Dioxide, and Zinc Oxide depends on the type of formulation you want to create. For a silicone/silk texture cream, as you mentioned, SPF Protect Plus™ is not suitable because it is oil-soluble and incompatible with a silicone-based system. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which are physical sunscreens, are the appropriate choices for a silicone base when used with a suitable dispersant or blender like Silicone Blender. Some forms of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are treated to be easily dispersed in silicone or oil, making them relatively easier to work with in the correct base compared to standard uncoated powders.

• Silicone/Silk Texture Sunscreen: As the staff reply indicated, SPF Protect Plus™ cannot be used to make a silicone/silk texture cream. This texture is achieved using silicone-based ingredients and physical sunscreens like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide that are compatible with silicone. You would typically use a product like Silicone Blender to help combine these ingredients effectively.

For a silicone/silk texture sunscreen, you should focus on using silicone-compatible ingredients such as treated Titanium Dioxide (like Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™) and Zinc Oxide, along with a Silicone Blender, following formulations designed for this type of base.