Sunscreen Formulation without Water and Silicone

Asked by: cram-croo On: November 03, 2014 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am developing a sunscreen formulation using SPF Protect Ultra at 30% and Lipid Soft Lite. The goal is a light, milky texture without silicone. My questions are:

1. Is a preservative necessary for this waterless formula?
2. Is it necessary to add additional Zinc Oxide, or is 30% SPF Protect Ultra sufficient for high SPF/PA protection?

Answer

Sunscreen Formulation without Water and Silicone

Regarding your formulation using SPF Protect Ultra 30% and Lipid Soft Lite, aiming for a light, milky texture without silicone:

  • You are correct that a preservative is not necessary in this formula because it does not contain water.
  • Adding additional Zinc Oxide is not needed. SPF Protect Ultra at a concentration of 30% already provides very high SPF/PA protection on its own.

This approach aligns with the staff's advice, confirming the stability of the waterless formula without a preservative and the sufficient sun protection provided by SPF Protect Ultra at the proposed concentration.