EFFECT OF RAW MATERIALS ON A SUNSCREEN FORMULATION

In order to meet the specification requirement, cosmetics preparations are usually complex dispersion (suspension or emulsion). The addition of one raw material directly modifies the stability of the dispersion and so each formulation must be analyzed and validated. For example in sunscreen application, the choice of the sun blocker directly affects the final stability of the dispersion. In this note, using the Turbiscan™ technology, the effect of two different sun blockers on the final stability was studied. Moreover, the mean diameter of the particles was measured directly in the final product without dilution.