Waterproof, Sweatproof, High Coverage BB Cream Formulation

To create a waterproof, sweatproof BB cream with good coverage for acne scars, you can start with a high-coverage BB cream base and add ingredients to enhance its properties.

Here are the key components and a general method:

Key Ingredients:

• BB Cream Base: Choose a base that already offers good coverage, such as Back to Baby BB (available in Light-Yellow and Medium-Yellow shades) or Essence BB. These bases provide a good starting point with existing coverage and texture.
• Film Former: To achieve waterproof and sweatproof properties, incorporate a film-forming polymer. Allianz OPT is a suitable choice as it provides water and wear resistance without significantly increasing viscosity, making it ideal for BB creams. Vinyl Film is another option that helps with waterproofing and pigment dispersion.
• Coverage Enhancer: For increased coverage, especially for acne scars, you can add Titanium Dioxide 400nm WaterProof™ (Super Coverage).
• Color Pigments: To match the desired skin tone, use Iron Oxides (Yellow, Red, Black). These pigments allow you to adjust the shade of the BB cream base.

General Mixing Method:

1. Start with your chosen BB Cream Base.
2. Add the Film Former (e.g., Allianz OPT) to the base and mix thoroughly until evenly dispersed.
3. Prepare the pigments: Disperse the Titanium Dioxide 400nm WaterProof™ (Super Coverage) and Iron Oxides (Yellow, Red, Black) in a small amount of a compatible oil or silicone phase, ensuring no clumps remain.
4. Gradually add the dispersed pigment mixture to the BB cream base while mixing continuously until the desired color and coverage are achieved.
5. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and uniform.

This method allows you to customize a BB cream with enhanced waterproof, sweatproof, and coverage properties starting from a pre-formulated base.