Sun Protection

INCI: Tromethamine

Globally Compliant Tromethamine Buffer for Personal
Care and Cosmetic Products. With its primary amine functionality, water- and alcohol-solubility and low toxicity, TRIS AMINO ULTRA PC is ideal as a buffer,
solubilizer or neutralizer in skin treatment gels, sun blocks and sun screen lotions, detergent cleansing gels, spray-on lotions and cosmetic preparations. The lower equivalent weight and higher pKa value of TRIS AMINO ULTRA PC makes it more efficient than the tertiary amine triethanolamine (TEA) in developing alkaline pH and neutralizing acid-functional ingredients. TRIS AMINO ULTRA PC also provides superior color stability versus other amines and should not cause yellowing or darkening in skin-care preparations upon storage.

INCI: Acrylates copolymer (and) acrylates / polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer

EPITEX™ 99 Polymer was created from the best features of acrylic and silicone acrylate chemistries. It marks a new hybrid solution — leveraging organic and inorganic technology — from Dow Personal Care Solutions. This silicone-hybrid film former leads the way for next-generation sun care, skin care and color cosmetics. The hybrid film former exhibits high water repellency, high sebum repellency and high film flexibility thanthe Organic Acrylate Benchmark. EPITEX™ 99 Polymer forms a continuous film for excellent wash-off and rub-off resistance. For greater formulation and manufacturing process flexibility, this hybrid water-based film former delivers good performance in pure film and in water-in-oil and oil-n-water formulations.

INCI: Microcrystalline cellulose

A bio-derived and biodegradable solution for SPF Boosting, SunSpheres™ BIO SPF Booster is a bio-based and readily biodegradable SPF booster that enables greater SPF efficiency in sun care and daily wear SPF products. Derived from FSC-certified wood pulp, it works with both organic and inorganic UV filters. SunSpheres™ BIO SPF Booster reduces dependence on UV actives, enabling aesthetically pleasing formulations that minimize potential irritation caused by UV actives, and it allows you to develop solutions that delight eco-conscious consumers. The innovative booster has demonstrated in-vitro and in-vivo SPF boosting performance and delivers stabilizing, thickening and shear thinning properties.