Emollient sunscreen products

In principle, emulsified sunscreen products are similar to emollient skin-care products in which some of the emollient Hpids are replaced by uv absorbers. The formulation of an effective sunscreen product generally requites combination of a uvB and a uvA absorber if an SPF above about 12 is desired. Two or more of the sunscreens Hsted in Table 13 normally constitute about one-half of the nonvolatiles found in sunscreen lotions. The other half consists of an em ollient (solvent) and emulsifying and bodying agents. If water-resistant quaUties are desired, polymeric film formers, for example, acrylates—octylacrylamide copolymers [9002-93-1] or water-repellent Hpids, for example, dimetbicone [9006-65-9] are included. 

In principle, emulsified sunscreen products are similar to emollient skin-care products in which some of the emollient lipids are replaced by uv absorbers. The formulation of an effective sunscreen product generally requires combination of a uvB and a uvA absorber if an SPF above about 12 is desired. Two or more of the sunscreens listed in Table 1.11... 

The cosmetic industry provides a wide assortment of formulated products. A typical bathroom contains a full range of perfumes, moisturizers, rouge, lipstick, antiaging skin products, face powder, emollients, nail polish, sunscreen, hair conditioning and coloring products, aftershave, drugs, and deodorants as well as medications. 

More recently anhydrous sunscreens have become popular. Products of this type are based on blends of emollient lipids and acceptable uv absorbers. 

Uses Emollient, solubilizer for cosmetic ingreds., incl. sunscreens, lipsticks, and other lip products Featums Dry feel... 

Uses Emollient, solubilizer, skin and hair conditioner spreading agent for decorative cosmetic products, sunscreens and sunless tanning products improved afterfeel because of inverse solubility characteristic for bath and shower products Pmperties Pract. odorless amber liq., viscosity (25 C) 1600 cps HLB 15 spreading coeff. ( 21 C) 18.8 dynes/cm 100%... 

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