Products in Personal Care: UV Filter

Z-COTE® offers a range of features and benefits in the personal care market. Recognized for its antimicrobial properties, it excels in compatibility and provides effective skin protection against the sun. The product is specifically designed for applications in beauty and care, including baby care, skin care, and sun care. Its versatility extends to leave-on formulations, making it suitable for products like baby sunscreen. Z-COTE® is a reliable choice for after-sun products as well. Notably, it adheres to the credo clean standard, ensuring non-toxic qualities and aligning with ulta beauty's conscious beauty standards.

Tinosorb® S Lite Aqua, a high-performance UV filter in light yellow liquid dispersion, serves skin care and sun care applications. Ideal for anti-aging face care and sun protection products, its liquid form integrates seamlessly into creams and leave-on products for effective UV protection and skin care benefits.

Z-COTE® HP1 is a highly effective UV protector renowned for its UV attenuation efficacy, ensuring superior sun protection and skin care benefits. This versatile ingredient is suitable for various applications, including baby sunscreen for gentle and effective protection. Z-COTE® HP1 stands out with its compatibility, UV absorption, and antimicrobial properties, ensuring exceptional performance and peace of mind in sun care applications, whether incorporated into baby care or after-sun products.

Solamer™ GR-8 polymer is a liquid polymer designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection for hair only in leave-in and rinse-off hair care applications. It is compatible with a wide range of surfactants. Enables alcohol-based formulating and is water-soluble. It works over a broad pH range from 4 to 10.

Z-COTE® Sheer is a naturally derived liquid dispersion of zinc oxide. This highly effective inorganic broad-spectrum UV filter has excellent photostability and allows for the creation of lightweight formulas that protect the skin. Z-COTE® Sheer offers a low-whitening effect, making it suitable for a wide range of sun and skin care applications, including daily wear products for all skin tones. With its ease of use and high compatibility, Z-COTE® Sheer offers excellent flexibility for formulators and works in harmony with other natural ingredients.

UVINUL® T 150 is a UVB filter that is designed to provide protection against the harmful effects of UVB radiation. Its active ingredient, Ethylhexyl Triazone, is a white to light yellow powder that is suitable for use in various skin care applications, such as anti-aging face care products and sunscreens.

Z-COTE® delivers broad-spectrum UV protection and excellent photostability with the added benefit of combating free radicals. The non-greasy, preservative-free solutions synergize with organic UV filters and function in both oil and water phases. Z-COTE® is ideal for sun-care and skin care concepts aimed at families with children and others wishing to protect their skin. There is a large market for gentle sun protection in various formats for babies, children, and consumers with sensitive skin.

TINOSORB® M is a broad-spectrum UV filter that provides the highest level of UV protection through micro-fine organic particle technology. As a photo-stable UV filter, it functions in the water phase and can easily combine with soluble components in the oil phase. With high efficiency at low concentrations and a preservative-free formula, TINOSORB® M can be processed cold and is the go-to filter for sun care and face care products that require the broadest-possible protection.

Z-COTE® HP1X is an inorganic UV protection agent that can be used in cosmetic sunscreen formulations to improve SPF values and create pleasant esthetics. It is hydrophobic and low-whitening. Its benefits are in the areas of skin care, sun care, and UV filtering.

UVINUL® A PLUS B is a broad-spectrum UV filter mix that offers high-performance UVA and UVB protection. It is suitable for use in skin care applications, particularly anti-aging face care products and sunscreens. The INCI of this product is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and) Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and it appears as a yellow solution. This liquid product is included in the UVA + UVB Filters product group and is delivered in liquid form.

UVINUL® MC 80 is a UVB filter suitable for skin care applications, such as anti-aging face care products and sunscreens. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid that provides effective UVB protection. UVINUL® MC 80 is an essential ingredient for skin care products that require protection from UVB rays, which can cause sunburn, premature aging, and other skin damage.

TINOSORB® S is a UV filter commonly used in leave-on applications such as anti-aging and sun care products. It offers a range of benefits including sensory enhancement, UV protection, photostability, and skin protection. Its ability to be cold processable and provide UV absorption makes it a versatile ingredient for formulators. TINOSORB® S is perfect for long-lasting sun care and face care products that offer distinctive sensory experiences.

TINOSORB® A2B is a UV filter that offers reliable protection against harmful UV rays. With 65% of French men taking sun protection seriously for their children, it is important to have reliable UV protection in sun care products. This filter can help meet the needs of consumers worldwide who want to protect themselves from the sun's harmful effects while maintaining a young and attractive appearance. BASF's range of UV filters, product concepts, and formulation support can help bring effective sun care products to the market that meet the true needs of consumers.

Z-COTE® HP1 delivers broad-spectrum UV protection and excellent photostability with the added benefit of combating free radicals. The non-greasy, preservative-free solution synergizes with organic UV filters and functions in both the oil and water phases. Z-COTE® HP1 is ideal for sun care and skin care concepts aimed at families with children and others wishing to protect their skin. There is a large market for gentle sun protection in various formats for babies, children, and consumers with sensitive skin.

Z-COTE® LSA is an inorganic, broad-spectrum sunscreen filter with excellent photo-stability. Its physical characteristics enable elegant and gentle formulations, making it ideal for baby care, daily wear, and sensitive skin. Most importantly, Z-Cote® LSA meets the new FDA criteria for broad-spectrum protection.

BASF A00321 Lys'Sun is a cosmetic ingredient based on witch hazel leaf extract. By supporting the body’s natural ability to correct elastosis damage and protecting against photo-aging, it increases firmness and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. This product is suitable for use in skin care, sun care, bath and body, and cosmetics applications.

Z-COTE® LSA UC is an inorganic, broad-spectrum sunscreen filter with excellent photostability. Its physical characteristics enable the creation of elegant and gentle formulations, and it is ideal for baby care, daily wear, and sensitive skin. Z-COTE is naturally derived, allowing companies and formulators to make a “natural” claim which is of growing importance and interest in the overall marketplace. Most importantly, Z-COTE® LSA UC exceeds the UVA protection requirement defined by the US FDA. Please check local availability.

Z-COTE® Simple is a broad-spectrum, inorganic UV filter that boasts excellent photo-stability. Its physical properties allow for elegant and gentle formulations, and it is suitable for use in baby care products. Its ability to provide long wavelength protection makes it ideal for UVA protection. As a pourable, dispersed version of ZnO, it offers formulation flexibility and may help to reduce manufacturing time. Please check for local availability.

MacDerma™ FA is found in the seeds and leaves of most plants such as oats, wheat and rice. It can also be found in coffee, apples, peanuts, artichoke, pineapple and oranges. It is an antioxidant which make it especially useful in the formulation of anti-aging cosmetics. MacDerma™ FA is an antioxidant that can destroy several different types of free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide.

Pharm-Rx Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate provides photo-oxidative stability as a UV absorber, stabilizer, and filter. It offers good light stability.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Colla Tein N35 NPNF® improves manageability for softer, smoother hair. Revitalizes hair by repairing damage and increasing elasticity. For the skin, it can be used for anti-irritation and soothing while providing moisture and UV protection. INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO. We also carry spray dried version.

Vanirea® UP is a phyto-active substance obtained through hydroglycolic extraction (on propylene glycol or butylene glycol) from the pods of Tahiti vanilla (Vanilla tahitensis). It is a UV protector that combats oxidative stress, prevents photo-aging, and limits the appearance of "sunburn" cells. Vanirea® is a high-quality active ingredient that reinforces skin U.V. protection.

G-Block™ DZ 480 CCT is an Ecocert and NPA-approved zinc oxide dispersion for broad-spectrum sunscreen formulations. This dispersion has a critical wavelength over 370nm, allowing formulators to pass the broad-spectrum wavelength test without the need for additional UV filters. It contains the highest concentration of zinc oxide for natural physical UV dispersions in the industry (70%), while still retaining good skin sensory qualities and strong transparency. DZ 480 CCT is also very stable, which creates reliably consistent SPF and critical wavelength results from one batch to the next.

G-Block™ DTB 300 CCT is a fine and stable dispersion of UV-grade and broad-spectrum titanium dioxide in cosmetic oils at a high percentage of active. It can be easily incorporated with conventional equipment into any personal care product to provide broad-spectrum sun protection.

G-Block™ DZ 370 CCT is an Ecocert and NPA-approved zinc oxide dispersion for broad-spectrum sunscreen formulations. This dispersion has a critical wavelength over 370nm, allowing formulators to pass the broad-spectrum wavelength test without the need for additional UV filters. It contains the highest concentration of zinc oxide for natural physical UV dispersions in the industry (70%), while still retaining good skin sensory qualities and strong transparency. DZ 370 CCT is also very stable, which creates reliably consistent SPF and critical wavelength results from one batch to the next.

Heliopure® Skinn is a concentrated form of fucoxanthin, a carotenoid obtained through the extraction of the microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum. This potent ingredient is stabilized in organic jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis). The microalgae are cultivated in a meticulously controlled environment, utilizing Blue Technology, and exposed to natural sunlight by Algatech, an entity of the Solabia Group known for its expertise in biotechnology. Heliopure® Skin offers a unique and valuable solution for skincare applications.

Reasun® BG UP is a phyto-active substance obtained from the roots of Oceania saffron (Curcuma longa) using hydroglycolic extraction. It is titrated in curcuminoids and naturally rich in essential oils, providing anti-radical and soothing properties. Specifically designed to reduce sun damage to the skin, this product provides powerful protection against UV rays.

G-Block™ DT 200 CCT is a fine and stable dispersion of UV-grade titanium dioxide in cosmetic oils with a high percentage of active content. It can be easily incorporated with conventional equipment into any personal care product to provide sun protection benefits.

SunCaps™ OmcCap™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, with octyl methoxycinnamate encapsulated within it. It is made of a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that provides optimal isolation of the UV filter, prevents its degradation, and improves its UV protection profile. It also prevents any leakage of the UV filter into the surrounding area.

SunCaps™ OctoCap™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, with octcrylene encapsulated within it. It is made of a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that provides optimal isolation of the UV filter, prevents its degradation, and improves its UV protection profile. This helps in retaining the sunscreen on the topmost layers of the skin, ensuring maximum protection against harmful UV rays. It also exhibits an improved sensorial profile with better tactile properties.

SunCaps™ HomCap™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, encapsulating homosalate. It is made with a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that optimally isolates the UV filter, preventing its degradation while improving its UV protection profile. It prevents the appearance of white residues caused by titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

SunCaps™ AvoCap2™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, with avobenzone encapsulated within it. It is made of a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that provides optimal isolation of the UV filter, prevents its degradation, and improves its UV protection profile. This helps in retaining the sunscreen on the topmost layers of the skin, ensuring maximum protection against harmful UV rays. Additionally, the encapsulation prevents the crystallization of avobenzone.

SunCaps™ OctiCap™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, with octisalate encapsulated within it. It is made of a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that provides optimal isolation of the UV filter, prevents its degradation, and improves its UV protection profile. This helps in retaining the sunscreen on the topmost layers of the skin, ensuring maximum protection against harmful UV rays.

SunCaps™ Cellu ZinoCap™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, with zinc oxide encapsulated within it. It is made of a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that provides optimal isolation of the UV filter, prevents its degradation, and improves its UV protection profile. Moreover, it can help overcome incompatibilities between different UV filters, enabling the creation of new sunscreen combinations.

SunCaps™ Cellu TitanCap™ is a type of encapsulated UV filter that is transparent and unbreakable, with titanium dioxide encapsulated within it. It is made of a single-layer cellulose-based polymer shell that provides optimal isolation of the UV filter, prevents its degradation, and improves its UV protection profile. It exhibits an improved sensorial profile with better tactile properties.

Grant Industries UV CUT ZnO-65-CC is a UV protector product with labeling claims of adhering to the Credo Clean standard, meeting Ulta Beauty's conscious beauty standards, and being natural. Benefit claims focus on UV protection and SPF enhancement. This product is tailored for the personal care market and is suitable for use in color cosmetics and sun care applications.