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Veegum and Vanatural are two ingredient brands used in the cosmetics and personal care industry.
They can contribute to the stability of a sunscreen formula and improve its texture in multiple ways:
Formula Stability:
Veegum is a colloidal clay that acts as a thickening and stabilising agent in emulsions.
It provides consistency to the formula, preventing phase separation and ensuring the ingredients remain evenly dispersed.
Veegum’s ability to control viscosity and improve stability helps prevent particle sedimentation and ensures the sunscreen formula remains uniform and effective over time.
Improved Texture:
Veegum, when used in sun cream or lotion formulations, can improve texture by delivering a smooth and pleasant feel to the touch.
Veegum colloidal clay has absorbent properties that can help to mattify the skin, reducing the greasy sensation sometimes associated with suncare products.
Viscosity Control:
Vanatural is a naturally derived ingredient line and, depending on the variant, can offer emulsifying and thickening properties.
Vanatural’s ability to control viscosity is crucial in suncare products to ensure a smooth and even application to the skin.
Backscattering of UV filters:
Both Veegum and Vanatural can contribute to the even dispersion of UV filters in the formula, which is essential for effective sun protection.
By ensuring the UV filters are evenly distributed, these ingredients help prevent the formation of high concentrations in some areas, which could result in uneven application and, ultimately, inadequate protection.
Absorbent and Mattifying Properties:
Depending on the specific formula, some ingredients in the Vanatural line can have absorbent and mattifying properties, which can be beneficial in suncare products, especially those designed for oily skin types.
Overall, the inclusion of Veegum and Vanatural in a sunscreen formulation can significantly contribute to emulsion stability, improve product texture, control viscosity, and ensure an even dispersion of the active ingredients, all of which are essential for an effective and pleasant-to-use sunscreen.