Oxybenzone and Octinoxate-free Sunscreen
Given recent U.S. legislation and heightened concern about personal health and the environment, sunscreen manufacturers are now seeking oxybenzone-free choices for their sunblock products. Our latest sunscreen formulations not only meet environmental needs and go beyond UV protection – they double as skincare, protectant against environmental attacks and provide long-lasting wearability.
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![High SPF (50+)* Water-resistant Sunscreen](/assets/images/samplekit/bottles/pump-lotion/orange.png?v=2)
![Mineral-based SPF 50* Sunscreen](/assets/images/samplekit/bottles/pump-lotion/teal.png?v=2)
![Hawaiian Surf 30* Body Lotion](/assets/images/samplekit/bottles/pump-lotion/blue.png?v=2)
![SPF 50* Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin](/assets/images/samplekit/bottles/pump-lotion/grey.png?v=2)
![SPF 50* Sport Spray Sunscreen](/assets/images/samplekit/bottles/spray-liquid/yellow.png?v=2)
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High SPF (50+)* Water-resistant Sunscreen
Broad spectrum high SPF (50+)* provides water-resistant, durable sun protection, absorbing quickly without a sticky after-feel. It is also compliant with proposed Hawaii sunscreen legislation.
Dow
- SunSpheres™ Powder: Functions as an aesthetically pleasing SPF booster. Built on a unique hollow sphere technology that enables greater SPF efficiency in sun care and daily wear SPF products. The hollow spheres raise the UV absorption over the whole UVA/UVB spectrum, working equally well with organic and inorganic actives.
- Epitex™ 66 Polymer: Excellent film former. Low tackiness. Provides outstanding water resistance, improved feel on skin and ease of processing in a variety of formulation types, including o/w, w/o and w/SI formulations.
DSM
- PARSOL® 1789: Oil-soluble, highly efficient UVA filter. Only globally approved broad UVA spectrum filter. Protects the skin against UVA radiation (320–400 nm) and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Protects the skin from premature photoagingand pigmentation.
- PARSOL® 340: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Effective photostabilizerof PARSOL® 1789. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® EHS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® HMS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
Inolex
- LexFilm® Sun: Waterproofing agent, solubilizerfor UV actives.
- Lexorez® 200: Waterproofing film former.
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Mineral-based SPF 50* Sunscreen
This mineral-based SPF 50* broad-spectrum sunscreen contains natural emollients, emulsifiers, and rheology modifiers and is free from PEGs, silicones and preservatives. It also contains ingredients shown to provide anti-pollution and blue light protection benefits. Also compliant with proposed Hawaii sunscreen legislation.
Solvay
- Rheozan® SH: Rheology modifier that is certified 100% natural. Excellent stabilizer of formulations containing acidic actives and electrolytes. Provides a smooth velvety skin feel and helps eliminate tackiness.
DSM
- NiacinamidePC: Studies suggest it has anti-inflammatory activity on blemished skin; improves skin moisturizationand the appearance of aging skin; provides protection against oxidative stress and urban pollution.
- Mixed Tocopherols 95: Antioxidant; stability enhancer; mix of naturally derived tocopherols.
- Parsol® TX: UVB filter with coating that offers significant improvement to in vivo SPF. Protects the skin against UV radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Extends protection into the blue light region.
Inolex
- SustOleo™ MCT: Palm-free medium chain triglyceride derived from castor bean and coconut. Non-greasy, clear and odorless natural emollient with an elegant after feel and medium spreading. Excellent solubilizerfor sun filters and dispersing agent for pigments and inorganic filters.
- SustOleo™ DCS: Palm-free, 100% natural emollient and slip agent with light cushion and silky after feel. Excellent solubilizerfor sun filters and dispersing agent for pigments and inorganic filters.
- LexFilm® Sun Natural: 100% natural, plant-based multi-dimensional polymer for film forming and water resistance in suncareapplications.
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Hawaiian Surf 30* Body Lotion
This lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF 30* sunscreen protects skin against the sun’s damaging UVA/UVB rays while imparting a non-greasy, smooth after-feel. It is also compliant with proposed Hawaii sunscreen legislation.
Cabot
- CAB-O-SIL® TS-720: Poly(dimethyl siloxane)-treated silica. Great for thickening high polarity materials. Mosthydrophobic version. Can improve formula stability and provides non-greasy, dry feel.
Dow
- DOWSIL™ ES-5600: W/O emulsifier with diglycerolhydrophilic functionality (does not contain ethylene oxide and propylene oxide). Emulsifier improves sunscreen performance. Makes stable small particle size emulsions. Able to emulsify a wide range of oil phases. Suitable for standard and PEG-free formulation systems.
- DOWSIL™ 9546: Provides dry smoothness and a light, silky, non-greasy skin feel. Enhances the aesthetics of volatile silicone fluids. Reduces tackiness of formulations.
DSM
- PARSOL® TX: Coatedinorganic UV filter that offers significant improvement to in vivo SPF as well as a significant contribution to UVA protection. Protects the skin against UV radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure.
- PARSOL® 340: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Effective photostabilizerof PARSOL® 1789. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® EHS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® SLX: PARSOL® SLX is a silicone based UV-B absorber and is allowed up to 1% in US sunscreen formulations.
Inolex
- LexFeel® Wow DT: 100% plant-based, fast spreading, partially volatile alternative for silicones such as cyclotetrasiloxaneand cyclopentasiloxane.
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SPF 50* Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Broad-spectrum SPF 50* sunscreen lotion with skin-soothing ingredients. Compliant with proposed Hawaii sunscreen legislation.
DOW
- SunSpheres™ Powder: Functions as an aesthetically pleasing SPF booster. Built on a unique hollow sphere technology that enables greater SPF efficiency in sun care and daily wear SPF products. The hollow spheres raise the UV absorption over the whole UVA/UVB spectrum, working equally well with organic and inorganic actives.
DSM
- Allantoin: Originally known for its wound-healing properties. Has keratolyticeffects to soften the skin, stimulates epithelization to speed up skin regeneration. Also has anti-irritant effects.
- dl-Pathenol50 L: Long-lasting moisturizer for hair, skin and nails; constituent of Coenzyme A; soothes and helps improve dry skin.
- PARSOL® 340: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Effective photostabilizerof PARSOL® 1789. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® 1789: Oil-soluble, highly efficient UVA filter. Only globally approved broad UVA spectrum filter. Protects the skin against UVA radiation (320–400 nm) and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Protects the skin from premature photoagingand pigmentation.
- PARSOL® EHS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® HMS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
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SPF 50* Sport Spray Sunscreen
Broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 50* sunscreen spray applies clear and dries quickly while imparting a silky, light feel and protecting the skin. This spray is compliant with proposed Hawaii sunscreen legislation.
DSM
- PARSOL® 340: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Effective photostabilizerof PARSOL® 1789. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® 1789: Oil-soluble, highly efficient UVA filter. Only globally approved broad UVA spectrum filter. Protects the skin against UVA radiation (320–400 nm) and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Protects the skin from premature photoagingand pigmentation.
- PARSOL® EHS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
- PARSOL® HMS: Oil-soluble UVB filter. Protects the skin against UVB radiation and minimizes the harmful long-term effects of sunlight exposure. Good solvent for solid UV filters.
Inolex
- LexFilm® Spray: Waterproof film-forming system for hydro-alcoholic spray sunscreens. Pourable liquid that is readily soluble in water/alcohol phases.
- LexFeel® 7: Light emollient; non-oily.
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