Argan-Hemp Sunscreen Milk SPF 30

With only 0.5% multifunctional cold-process Olivem® 2020 and no other thickener and/or emulsifier, this sunscreen milk provides SPF 30 UV protection and is free from Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, ethanol and volatile silicones. Its combination of natural Biochemica® Argan Oil Refined and Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined Organic provides anti-psoriasis, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-radical activity. In vitro testing suggested SPF ~ 32, PFA (PPD) ~13 performance with critical wavelength = 379 nm.

 
Sequence Trade Name INCI Name %
A   Octocrylene [Octocrilene] 8.00
    Homosalate [Homosalate] 8.00
    Ethylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] 5.00
  SolaStay® S1 Butyloctyl Salicylate 5.00
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane [Avobenzone] 3.00
    VP/Hexadecene Copolymer 1.00
  BIOCHEMICA® ARGAN OIL VIRGIN ORGANIC Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil 4.00
  BIOCHEMICA® HEMP OIL REFINED ORGANIC Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil 2.00
B   Water up to 100
    Glycerin 6.00
    Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol 1.00
    Disodium EDTA 0.05
  OLIVEM® 2020 Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate 0.50

 

PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE

1 To a secondary vessel add phase A and start mixing. Heat up to 50 – 55°C with mixing until all solids are dissolved.
2 To the main vessel add phase B, start mixing until a smooth gel is formed
3 When both phases are homogeneous, slowly add phase A to phase B with prop mixing until uniform.