When it comes to broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, this non-nano Featherlight Mineral Spray SPF 50 has you covered. The fast-absorbing, lightweight spray offers SPF 50 protection with a transparent finish. The formulation was subjected to in vitro analysis and delivered SPF ~ 54, PFA (PPD)
~19, UVA1/UV = 0.81, and critical wavelength 377 nm. Shake well for the best result.
Phase Trade Name INCI Name % w/w
A HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (58%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane 18.00
SolaFresh™️ Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate 10.00
Biochemica® Vitamin E Natural Tocopherol 0.50
BLUE Oléoactif® Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil,  Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza  Sativa (Rice) Extract, Oryza Sativa  (Rice) Germ Extract 1.00
  Polysorbate 20 1.40
HallStar® GMO Glyceryl Oleate 1.30
  Polyhydroxystearic Acid 0.20
B   Titanium Dioxide (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane 5.00
  Silica (spherical, 12 μm) 1.20
C Water Water (Aqua) Up to 100
  Glycerin 2.00
  Xanthan Gum 0.20
D   Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate (37% active) 0.30
Preservative   a.n.
E   Bentonite 0.20
F   Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum 0.50

Procedure for Featherlight Mineral Spray SPF 50

  1. To a secondary vessel, add Phase A and start mixing until uniform. Add Phase B by mixing until uniform.
  2. To the main vessel, add premixture of Phase C. Start mixing and add Phase D. When uniform, add Phase E with mixing until uniform. Then add Phase F and mix until uniform.
  3. When both phases are homogeneous, slowly add Phase AB to phase CDEF by homogenizing until uniform

Product Characteristics (25°C)

Appearance: White thin lotion
Viscosity (20 rpm, Brk, RV DV-II, T-D, after 24h at room temperature; mPa∙s): 2000 – 3000
pH (as is): 7.0 – 8.0
Featherlight Mineral Spray SPF 50

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Formulation No. JZ15-26