Croda Europe reveals the findings of a study of emollients mixed with different titanium dioxide powders, each optimised to provide a different sun care-relevant claim
As consumer awareness of the importance of sun protection increases, there is growing demand for daily-use sun protection products with light sensory qualities alongside natural and other claims
As a result, inorganic UV filters are growing in popularity due to their mildness and lack of skin penetration compared to organic UV filters, as well as other factors such as their natural mineral origin. The most commonly used inorganic UV filters are titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO).
This article will cover how to optimise emollient selection and the minimum level of emollient required when formulating with mineral UV filter powders.
Log in or register FREE to read the rest
This story is Premium Content and is only available to registered users. Please log in at the top of the page to view the full text.
If you don't already have an account, please register with us completely free of charge.