Vegan & Natural Sun Stick Formulation

Ingredient details

A vegan and upcycled wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. Has high melting point and excellent oil gelling capabilities, increases stick structure and stability. A natural alternative for mineral waxes.

A vegan and upcycled wax obtained from the winterization of rice bran oil. Very high melting point and excellent oil gelling capabilities, increases hardness and stability.

A vegan wax derived from the berries of the Rhus Succedanea/Rhus Verniciflua tree. Low/medium melting point wax. Provides soft/buttery textures, works as a pay-off enhancer for sticks it can improve significantly sensorial characteristics of O/W emulsions.

Naturally derived wax ester with high melting point. Excellent structuring and gelling capacity. It improves stick strength and break resistance due to its crystalline characteristic.

Low melt point semi-solid wax ester that melts on body contact, provides cooling sensation.Dry and powdery after-feel. Adds slip, reduces greasy feel, dimethicone alternative.

Features

A vegan sun stick, where we chose vegetable waxes and oils as the main
components to make the formulation as natural as we could. Light touch, easy to spread, and fast drying time.

Formulation chart

Phase Ingredient INCI Function %
A
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Structurant
6
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Structurant
3
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax / Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Structurant/Plasticizer
10
Behenyl Behenate
Structurant
4
Lauryl Laurate
Sensorial Modifier
12
Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera oil
Emollient
26
B
UV Cut ZnO-65-SU Z
Zinc Oxide (and) C13-15 Alkane (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Sunscreen
38
C
Vitamin-E-Acetat
Tocoheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1

Procedure

Phase A: Mix the ingredients and heat phase A to 85°C and homogenize it.
Phase B: Add phase B after the waxes melted completely and disperse it during at least for 10min.
Phase C: Add the ingredient after the temperature drops down to 75°C and mix it well. Pour it in the packaging at 65 – 70°C.

Stability Information

Accelerated conditions: Three months at 45°C