Octocrylene

Description: Liquid UVB sunscreen with very good protection potential, 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate. Clear, viscous yellow liquid, weak characteristic odor. Water-insoluble, miscible with mineral oils, plant oils & silicone oils. Melting Point: 14oC (57oF). CAS# 6197-30-4.

INCI Name: Octocrylene.

Properties: Highly effective UVB filter, photostabilizer for other sunscreens (e.g. avobenzone), excellent solvent for solid sunscreens. 2% gives about an SPF of 6. This 6 was in a base of either mineral oil, octyl palmitate or octyl dodecanate. Formula dependent.

Use: Incorporate into oil phase, typical use level 1 - 10%.

Applications: Sun care products (creams, lotions), baby sun care products, moisturizers for daily use, decorative cosmetics with sun protection.

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Zinc Oxides: Which One is Right for You?

Regular zinc oxide has a particle size of >200 nm (nanometer), a visible whitening effect on the skin, is water dispersible, gives great coverage in makeup products and lip balms, and offers good protection in baby care products.
Micronized zinc oxide has a particle size of <200nm (mean 86nm), has a minimal whitening effect on the skin, is water dispersible, offers superior sun protection but does not offer coverage in makeup products.
Micronized zinc oxide coated with silicone offers basically the same features as non-coated micronized zinc oxide but is easier to disperse in oils, and works well in formulas containing carbomers.

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