Sunscreen Lotion Recipe

Before heading to your island getaway this weekend, don’t forget to stash a sunblock! Protect your skin against the sun’s harmful rays with this easy-to-follow recipe from BNET (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb3042/is_7_41/ai_n29109730/pg_2/?tag=hdr-hot2). Not only does it shields your skin, it moisturizes too!

Ingredients:                                                           Percent Weight

Phase A

Silsoft SF 1540 (cyclopentasiloxane and PEG/               3.83

PPG 20/15 dimethicone)

Velvesil 125 (cyclopentasiloxane and                          4.31
[C. sub. 30-45] alkyl cetearyl dimethicone)

Silsoft SF 1202 (cyclopentasiloxane)                          15.31

Silsoft SF 034 (organosilicone)                                   5.74

Silsoft SF 1555 (bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone)              4.31

Phase B

Hydrophobic and micronized titanium dioxide 80%         9.57

Phase C

Propylene glycol                                                        1.91

Sodium chloride                                                         0.57

Quaternium-15                                                          0.1

Distilled water                                                          54.35

Fragrance                                                                  q.s.

Procedure:

Heat a double boiler until it reaches to 65°C. Mix all the ingredients of phase A and beat them on moderate speed on the boiler. Add titanium dioxide intermittently until it is finely incorporated in the mixture. Heat another boiler until it also reaches to 65°C. Then beat in moderate speed all the ingredients of phase C. Combine slowly mixture of phase C to that of phase A-B, then beat moderately for 30°C. Cool then beat the mixture at intervals until it homogenizes. Pour in sterilized plastic tubes.

Anhydrous Vitamin C Cream

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient not just for humans but for other living organisms as well. It is a popular antioxidant that protects the body against oxidative stress. Some physiological functions that benefit from vitamin C intake include collagen synthesis, carnitine production, microsome metabolism, tyrosine catabolism, and neurotransmitter synthesis. This facial cream recipe is especially formulated with this ubiquitous vitamin to protect your skin against the ravages of the sun and the damages of free radicals. Massage it on your face before going out and before going to bed for a healthy, ruddy glow!

Ingredients:                                                       Percent Weight:

Phase A

Silsoft SF 1540 (cyclopentasiloxane and PEG/          2.50
PPG 20/ 15 dimethicone)

Velvesil 125 (cyclopentasiloxane and                     15.00
[C. sub. 30-45] alkyl cetearyl dimethicone

Silsoft SF 1202 (cyclopentasiloxane)                      10.00

Silsoft SF 1555 (bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone)         2.50

Phase B

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)                                       5.00

Propylene glycol                                                 65.00

Preservative                                                          q.s.

Fragrance                                                              q.s.

Procedure:

In a sterilized beaker, mix all the ingredients of phase A. Then heat mixture to 50°C. In a separate beaker, mix together propylene glycol and ascorbic acid until homogenous. Carefully add the propylene glycol-ascorbic acid mixture to that of phase A at 50°C and maintain the temperature. Continue mixing
for about 30 minutes; increase beating speed as product thickens. When mixture cools to 30°C, beat moderately. Add preservative and fragrance and mix well until cream is smooth. Pour into sterilized jars.

Sources:Bnet - http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb3042/is_7_41/ai_n29109730/pg_2/
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C