Using SPF Protect Plus (TM) in Lotion/Cream Formulations

Asked by: uan777 On: February 26, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

Can `SPF Protect Plus (TM)` be mixed into lotion or cream that contains water? Should it be added during the oil phase?

Answer

Information regarding SPF Protect Ultra™ II and SPF Protect Ultra™ III

Based on the properties of ingredients similar to "SPF Protect Plus (TM)", such as SPF Protect Ultra™ II and SPF Protect Ultra™ III, these ingredients are oil-soluble.

  • They can be mixed into lotions or creams that contain water, as these are typically emulsion systems (oil-in-water or water-in-oil).
  • These ingredients should be added and mixed into the oil phase of your formulation before emulsifying with the water phase.

Example formulations provided for SPF Protect Ultra™ II and SPF Protect Ultra™ III show them being used in lotion/cream (oil-in-water emulsion) formulations, confirming their suitability for this type of product.

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