Sunscreen Cream Formulation Method and Texture/Stability Improvement

Asked by: mayberich11 On: October 14, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am making a sunscreen cream with the following formulation:

  • SPF Protect Ultra: 20%
  • Cyclomethicone: 5%
  • Dimethicone (light): 5%
  • Light Cream Maker: 1%
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): 5%
  • NAG (Glucosamine N-Acetyl): 5%
  • EDTA (Disodium EDTA 2Na): 0.2%
  • Mild Preserve (Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol): 1%
  • Water: Remaining part

My proposed method is:

  1. Mix ingredients 1, 2, and 3 together. Then add ingredient 4 (Light Cream Maker) and mix well. This is Part A.
  2. Mix ingredients 7 (EDTA) and 9 (Water) together. Add ingredients 5 (B3) and 6 (NAG) and mix until dissolved.
  3. Add the mixture from step 2 to Part A and mix thoroughly until a cream texture is formed.
  4. Add ingredient 8 (Mild Preserve) and mix well.

Is this method correct? Are there any suggestions to improve the texture and stability of the cream?

Answer

Based on the staff's response, your proposed method for mixing the sunscreen formulation is generally correct.

The staff also suggested increasing the amount of Light Cream Maker from 1% to 1.5% to help improve the texture and stability of the cream.

Here is the formulation and method, incorporating the staff's suggestion:

Ingredients:

  • SPF Protect Ultra: 20%
  • Cyclomethicone: 5%
  • Dimethicone (light): 5%
  • Light Cream Maker: 1.5% (Suggested)
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): 5%
  • NAG (Glucosamine N-Acetyl): 5%
  • EDTA (Disodium EDTA 2Na): 0.2%
  • Mild Preserve (Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol): 1%
  • Water: Remaining part

Method:

  1. Mix ingredients 1, 2, and 3 together. Then add ingredient 4 (Light Cream Maker) and mix well. This is Part A.
  2. Mix ingredients 7 (EDTA) and 9 (Water) together. Add ingredients 5 (B3) and 6 (NAG) and mix until dissolved.
  3. Add the mixture from step 2 to Part A and mix thoroughly until a cream texture is formed.
  4. Add ingredient 8 (Mild Preserve) and mix well.