Sun Care Formulation Guide
A "Step-by-step" guide for formulating sunscreen products.
Each chapter is structured to help you design efficient & stable formula, adjusting viscosity & finally preparing for scaling-up.
Chapter (1): Sunscreen Filter Palette (Inorganic vs. Organic):
- Broad Spectrum Protection.
- Physical Vs. Chemical Filters.
- Physical Filters: Zinc Oxide Vs. Titanium Dioxide.
- Chemical Filters:
o PABA derivatives.
o Triazine & Triazole derivatives.
o Benzophenones (BP3 & BP4).
o Benzimidazole derivatives.
o Salicylates (EHS, Homosalate).
o Camphor derivatives (4MBC).
o Cinnamates (EHMC, OC, IAMC).
o Avobenzone
- Filter Synergies.
Chapter (2): UV Filters Selection Guide:
- SPF efficacy & measurements.
- Broad Spectrum/ UVA Protection Efficacy.
- Water-resistance.
- Photo-stability.
- Environmental Concerns.
- Formulation Compatibility:
o Chelating agents.
o Anti-oxidants.
o Emollients.
o Polymers & film-forming agents.
o Emulsifiers.
o SPF Boosters.
- Sunscreen Formulation Scheme.
- Regulatory Framework.
Chapter (3): Sunscreens Stability Testing & Challenges:
- Evaluation of sunscreens.
- Stability Study Protocol for sunscreens.
- Stability Challenges.
Chapter (4): Sunscreen Packaging Materials Selection Guide.
With additional file (Guide formula for "Sunscreen Lotion- SPF 30")