Inolex has taken the wraps off LexFeel Enhance MB, which is said to stabilise bemotrizinol and other organic UV filters more efficiently than the benchmark emollients.
Following the milestone approval of bemotrizinol for use in the US market, LexFeel Enhance MB has been designed to help formulators turn the new filter into stable, elegant, high-SPF sunscreens.
Built with bemotrizinol and other organic UV filters in mind, LexFeel Enhance MB's polymer network creates more thermodynamically stable UV filter systems.
Just 5% is needed to solubilize and stabilize 6% of bemotrizinol for up to 12 weeks at 4°C in sunscreen formulations, versus less than 4 weeks stability for 5% of C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, or Dicaprylyl Carbonate.
Twice as much of the benchmark emollients are often required to match stability performance, sacrificing the sensory profile.
In vivo testing demonstrated the potential to achieve SPF 50 performance and showed a 25-30% increase in SPF within the evaluated UV filter systems.
"Inolex is excited to offer a new ingredient that enhances the SPF and delivers a sensory experience that encourages consumers to apply and reapply," said Inolex president Art Knox.
