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Formulating for Suncare & Daily Skin Protection

Reef-Safe Formulations
novel ideas for boosting your SPF
robust & stable emulsion systems
for spray, aerosol & BOV applications

01 Hawaiian Complaint 'Reef-Safe' Suncare Emulsion Systems

Addressing the challenges of formulating for suncare & daily skin protection

Enhancing stability

Film thickness & SPF boosting

Achieving desired texture

Water resistance

02 Enhancing Stability

•Sunscreens can easily heat up to 40°C on the beach

•During processing, high temperature manufacturing up to 80°C is common

•Thermostability of products is key to providing consistently homogenous products over time and use

•The challenge is to keep all UV filters evenly dispersed even during extreme heat conditions

FEATURED PRODUCT: Bentone Hydroclay™ range from Elementis

Bentone® natural clay base for thickening the aqueous phase, enhanced emulsion stability, thermal stability, better suspension capacity, thixotropic flow and electrolyte tolerance.

FORMULATION: Marshmallow Melt Sunscreen

An O/W emulsion using organic sunfilters with an innovative texture and elegant skin feel. The marshmallow soft texture provides a light application and keeps skin moisturisation with matte-like effect. BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 900 eliminates the unpleasant feel of the sunfilters and allows it to be easily applied on the skin. Meadowestolide® improves the moisture barrier of the skin. In-Vitro SPF 19.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Bentone Gel® range from Elementis

Bentone® clay based rheological modifiers offering enhanced pigment suspension, stability, viscosity and feel.

FORMULATION: Maui Milk

This extremely light W/O lotion milky fluid using organic sunfilters provides durable protection against UV damage. Maui Milk is a velvety and fast absorbing sunscreen lotion which leaves skin hydrated and smooth. BENTONE® GEL technology increases SPF protection with added water resistance and creates a more uniform UV shield on the skin layer. In-Vitro SPF 13.6.

FORMULATION: Daily Skin Defence Lotion

This mineral sunscreen makes a great base for under make-up. BENTONE GEL gives a non-chalky and non greasy skin feel for a subtle blurring effect. It delivers a caring and smooth skin feel for everyday use. In-Vivo SPF 12.8 & REEF SAFE.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Bentone® Luxe range from Elementis

The Elementis BENTONE® LUXE series of emulsifying gels facilitate the creation of exceptional personal care formulas. Their formulating flexibility, exceptional emulsification properties and rheology control make BENTONE® LUXE gels ideal for innovative skin care and colour cosmetic formulations.

FORMULATION: Solar Skin Frosting

Solar Skin Frosting is suitable for all skin types. Provides a very pleasant skin feel with a more uniform UV shield on the skin layer. BENTONE LUXE WN provides a light bouncy texture to this formulation due to the high internal water phase. The shear thinning properties of the hectorite means that it applies beautifully to the skin. In-Vivo SPF 15.3.