LIPEX® SheaSolve™ – an eco-friendly shea-derived emollient ideal for skin care, sun care and UV protection formulations

Time: 14:45 - 15:00

Date: 23 Novembre 2022

Theatre: Coral 4

Lipex SheaSolve is an ethically sourced, shea-derived emollient ester particularly suitable for sun care and UV protection formulations. It offers excellent wetting, dispersing, and solubilizing properties and effectively solves complex formulation challenges, such as combining appealing texture and sensory benefits with high SPF.

Lipex SheaSolve is derived from sustainable shea and produced using energy-saving catalysts and processes. These environmentally friendly credentials make it an excellent choice for reef-friendly mineral UV filters. An in-vitro study shows that Lipex SheaSolve provides a SPF boosting effect when used with mineral UV filters, whereas comparative emollients require additional UV filters to reach the same protective value.

Lipex SheaSolve enables formulators to achieve low viscosity dispersions, and in comparative studies it delivers lower viscosity to dispersions containing high levels of mineral filters than alternative emollients. A lower agglomeration is observed, and hence it is a more efficient dispersant than other natural or synthetic emollients such as C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate. The benefits include lower ghosting, better and absorption.

These benefits are demonstrated in three formulations: an SPF 50 anhydrous mineral stick, an SPF 30 daily moisturizer suitable for all skin tones, and an SPF 30 sun care spray with a light texture

Speakers

  • Federico Alphalo AAK Personal Care for Huwell Chemicals

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