Waterproof Sunscreen Formula and Mixing Method Review

Asked by: kimjidjee On: October 16, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have created a formula for a waterproof sunscreen and would like to request a review of the formula and mixing method. Please check if the formula and steps are correct.

Here is the formula:

  • Distilled water: 68.30%
  • SPF Protect Ultra: 20.00%
  • WaterLock: 3.00%
  • Light Cream Maker: 1.50%
  • LipidSoft™ CC: 2.00%
  • Water-Capsule: 3.00%
  • PowderCream: 1.50%
  • Phenoxyethanol: 0.50%
  • Disodium EDTA: 0.20%
    Total: 100.00%

My proposed mixing method is as follows:

  1. Combine the water phase ingredients (Distilled water, Disodium EDTA, WaterLock, PowderCream, Light Cream Maker, Phenoxyethanol).
  2. Combine the oil phase ingredients (SPF Protect Ultra, LipidSoft CC, Water-Capsule).
  3. Pour the oil phase into the water phase all at once and mix at low speed until combined.

Answer

Thank you for providing the formula and mixing instructions for your waterproof sunscreen.

Based on the information you provided and the staff's feedback, here is a review of your formula and method:

Here is the formula you provided:

  • Distilled water: 68.30%
  • SPF Protect Ultra: 20.00%
  • WaterLock: 3.00%
  • Light Cream Maker: 1.50%
  • LipidSoft™ CC: 2.00%
  • Water-Capsule: 3.00%
  • PowderCream: 1.50%
  • Phenoxyethanol: 0.50%
  • Disodium EDTA: 0.20%
    Total: 100.00%

Your proposed mixing method is as follows:

  1. Combine the water phase ingredients (Distilled water, Disodium EDTA, WaterLock, PowderCream, Light Cream Maker, Phenoxyethanol).
  2. Combine the oil phase ingredients (SPF Protect Ultra, LipidSoft CC, Water-Capsule).
  3. Pour the oil phase into the water phase all at once and mix at low speed until combined.

According to the staff's response, your steps are generally correct. They recommended a modification for step 1:

  • In step 1, mix the water phase ingredients using high speed until a complete gel is formed before proceeding to step 2.

Following this adjusted method should help ensure proper emulsification and texture for your waterproof sunscreen formulation.