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By\u00a0Lucas Portilho<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"SuperiorSuncare2\"When formulating sunscreens<\/a>, there is usually a phase with a with a high load of oil. Therefore, the use of emulsifiers<\/a> is required to keep the formulation stable. However, the use of emulsifiers results in a product with a heavy sensorial, due to the presence of wax<\/a> and long-chain esters<\/a> associated with emulsifying surfactants. These ingredients are required to avoid creaming of the formulation.<\/p>\n

Using Polymers to Increase Stability<\/b><\/p>\n

Another widely used formulating technique is employing synthetic polymers<\/a> in the water phase. Formulators should chose a synthetic polymer that guarantees greater stability, keeping oil droplets static. The main synthetic polymer recommended for this purpose is acrylates\/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer<\/a>. This INCI may cause some confusion, because there is a high number of raw materials with the same ingredient, including Pemulen\u2122 TR-1<\/a>, Pemulen\u2122 TR-2<\/a>, Carbopol\u00ae Ultrez 21 <\/a>and Carbopol\u00ae ETD 2020<\/a>. Yet, Pemulen\u2122 TR-2 is the most indicated because it imparts less viscosity to the formulation. This is an advantage when we talk about sunscreen, a product that should spread easily over the skin. Furthermore, Pemulen\u2122 TR-2 is able to stabilize a great part of the formulation\u2019s oil content.<\/p>\n

Emulsifier-Free Systems<\/b><\/p>\n

The first step when formulating an emulsifier-free photoprotector is choosing Pemulen\u2122 TR-2 in a concentration of 0.15 to 0.25 percent. The hydrophobic groups of this polymer will stabilize the oil content, but be careful. In my experience, I noticed that the formulation will keep stable with a sun protection factor (SPF) of up to 30. However, when we increase the oil phase of the screen to obtain a higher SPF, using this polymer is not enough. I also avoid using physical screens such as titanium dioxide<\/a> and zinc<\/a>, because they can have an impact on the formulation\u2019s stability. Use only fat-soluble chemical screens. If this results in a low final viscosity of the product, simply associate another polymer, such as carbomers<\/a> or sodium polyacrylates<\/a>, to adjust the viscosity.<\/p>\n

Working with Acrylates\/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer<\/b><\/p>\n

It may be difficult to formulate with this polymer without the correct guidance, because there are specific techniques to be followed in order to correctly dissipate the polymer in water. One of the techniques available is simple but time-consuming: Add the polymer to water with constant mixing. Allow 8 to 12 hours of hydration, depending on the quantity to be produced and the contact area. It is recommended to use a very large container in order to have a larger area to powder the polymer.<\/p>\n

Another technique is to use a dissolver stirrer, which provides radial flow for drawing the material to be mixed from the top and the bottom while creating high turbulence and high shearing forces for particle reduction.In the industry, we use a colloidal mill<\/a> to ensure the reduction of the polymer particles.<\/p>\n

Rinse Resistance<\/b><\/p>\n

Another advantage of sunscreens without conventional emulsifiers is that the dispersed oil phase is not in the form of micelles, and, therefore, it repels water. The result is a higher resistance to rinse after applying the product on the skin, when compared to photoprotectors formulated with conventional o\/w emulsifiers.<\/p>\n

The correct use of these techniques allows the formulation of a product with a really light sensorial. This is mainly recommended for body photoprotectors, because the product will have an easy spreadability that we can call \u201clight-feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n

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