AFTER SUN RELIEF

Indena S.p.A
AFTER SUN RELIEF is a light, yet highly hydrating formulation to smooth skin damaged by excessive sun exposure. The light and fresh touch are also nicely completed by the highly attractive film form sensoriality provided by Xilogel®. The pleasant perceivable note is due to the content of Zanthalene®, which adds a characteristic fragrance to perfume-free formulations. From Indena, it contains: BOSEXIL™: anti-inflammatory active ingredient from Boswellia Serrata in Phytosome® form, provides a lenitive and soothing effect on irritated skin. Boswellia Phytosome® also reduces the damages induced by photo-ageing, potentially severe in sun exposure. ZANTHALENE®: lenitive and soothing, Zanthalene® contains specific molecules providing an immediate reduction of itch and skin discomfort of various origin. XILOGEL®: highly characterized polysaccharide obtained from the seeds of Tamarindus indica , has strong hydrating properties. Film forming, endowes the formulation with peculiar smooth and silky touch.
Phase
Product
INCI Name
Supplier
Volume
A
HEXYLDECANOL
2.00
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
3.45
DIMETHICONE
0.50
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
0.55
ACRYLATES / C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
0.30
B
AQUA (WATER)
64.295
ALLANTOIN
0.50
BOSEXIL™
0.50
C
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
1.50
PEG-90 STEARATE / GLYCERYL STEARATE
2.00
ZANTHALENE®
0.50
LECITHIN / TOCOPHEROL / ASCORBYL PALMITATE / CITRIC ACID
0.10
D
AQUA (WATER)
10.00
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
0.105
DISODIUM EDTA
0.30
E
AQUA (WATER)
10.00
XILOGEL®
0.20
GLYCERIN
2.10
F
PHENOXYETHANOL
0.30
AQUA / DEHYDROACETIC ACID / BENZYL ALCOHOL
0.80

Preparation:

MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE Weight all ingredients of phase A), predisperse the polymer. Separately weight the components of phase B) and stir in water at 65°C. Add phase B) to phase A) while homomixing and stirring. Heat up to 70°C and add phase C) to phase B+A) while homomixing for 5 minutes. Slowly cool down and add phase D) at a temperature of 50°C. Prepare phase E) by predispersing Xilogel® in water at 55°C stirring for 30 minutes and then adding glycerine. Add phase E) to the emulsion. Slowly cool down and at 40°C add phase F) under homomixing.

Notes:

CHARACTERISTICS: pH 5.5 +/- 0.5, T 20°C Density 9.95 +/- 0.05 g/ml Formulation developed in cooperation with ELLEGI BIOCOSMETICA, Assago, Italy
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