With more refined views of skin care being cultivated across the growing Asian market, consumers expect sun care products with both aesthetics and high SPF performance.

Since whitening and anti-ageing products need continually higher SPF levels to counteract the harsh effects of the sun and environmental pollutants, formulators often face difficulty in creating products that do not run or leave white traces. an ingredient that improves product aesthetics of formulations containing inorganic UV filters without compromising SPF performance. 

Soltex INO Polymer enhances the SPF performance of various cosmetics by improving the overall dispersion of inorganic particles, such as TiO2 and ZnO, in sunscreen formulations. This ultimately leads to an improved SPF, product aesthetics and overall sensory experience. Sunscreens that contain inorganic UV actives, such as TiO2, offer protection by absorbing and scattering UV light. Particle aggregation can reduce UV attenuation — along with the SPF — of the sunscreen. 

This proprietary acrylate and methacryloyloxyethyl phosphate copolymer works by attaching to the TiO2 surface, which provides more steric hindrance among TiO2 particles. The enhanced dispersion of TiO2 and ZnO makes it possible to use less of these additives in sun care formulations, achieving the same UV attenuation effect while improving product appearance, aesthetics and user experience.