When it comes to broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, this non-nano Featherlight Mineral Spray SPF 50 has you covered. The fast-absorbing, lightweight spray offers SPF 50 protection with a transparent finish. The formulation was subjected to in vitro analysis and delivered SPF ~ 54, PFA (PPD)
~19, UVA1/UV = 0.81, and critical wavelength 377 nm. Shake well for the best result.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % w/w |
| A | HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus | Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (58%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane | 18.00 |
| SolaFresh™️ | Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate | 10.00 | |
| Biochemica® Vitamin E Natural | Tocopherol | 0.50 | |
| BLUE Oléoactif® | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract | 1.00 | |
| Polysorbate 20 | 1.40 | ||
| HallStar® GMO | Glyceryl Oleate | 1.30 | |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | 0.20 | ||
| B | Titanium Dioxide (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane | 5.00 | |
| Silica (spherical, 12 μm) | 1.20 | ||
| C | Water | Water (Aqua) | Up to 100 |
| Glycerin | 2.00 | ||
| Xanthan Gum | 0.20 | ||
| D | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate (37% active) | 0.30 | |
| Preservative | a.n. | ||
| E | Bentonite | 0.20 | |
| F | Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum | 0.50 |
Procedure for Featherlight Mineral Spray SPF 50
- To a secondary vessel, add Phase A and start mixing until uniform. Add Phase B by mixing until uniform.
- To the main vessel, add premixture of Phase C. Start mixing and add Phase D. When uniform, add Phase E with mixing until uniform. Then add Phase F and mix until uniform.
- When both phases are homogeneous, slowly add Phase AB to phase CDEF by homogenizing until uniform
Product Characteristics (25°C)
Appearance: White thin lotion
Viscosity (20 rpm, Brk, RV DV-II, T-D, after 24h at room temperature; mPa∙s): 2000 – 3000
pH (as is): 7.0 – 8.0
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Formulation No. JZ15-26
