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Free Radical Scavenger Solid Foundation

Posted: January 5, 2006

Company: Gattefossé

A.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate (Plurol diisostearique, Gattefossé) 2.50
Hydrogenated castor oil 0.75
Polydecene (Silkflo 362 NF, Amoco Chemical) 7.00
Phenoxyethanol (and) methylparaben (and) butylparaben (and) ethylparaben (and) propylparaben (Phenonip, Nipa) 0.25
B.
Ethoxydiglycol oleate (Softcutol O, Gattefossé) 4.50
Titanium dioxide (Lipophilic Titanium dioxide W877, LCW) 7.50
Iron oxides (Yellow Pigment W 1802, LCW) 2.25
Iron oxides (Brown Pigment W 8802, LCW) 2.25
Iron oxides (Black Pigment W9814, LCW) 0.05
C.
Water (aqua) 21.75
Sodium chloride 0.25
Magnesium sulfate (Magnesium sulfate 7H20, Codex) 0.25
D.
Ethoxydiglycol behenate (Softcutol B, Gattfossé) 7.00
Glyceryl dibenhenate (and) tribehenin (and) glyceryl behenate (Compritol 888-ATO, Gattefossé) 10.00
Cyclomethicone (DC 345 Fluid, Dow Corning) 21.00
Aluminum starch octenyl succinate (Dry-Flo Plus, National Starch) 12.00
E.
Pilewort extract 0.50
Fragrance (parfum) 0.20

Procedure: Combine A and heat to 85°C. Combine B and pass through three-roll mill (3 times). Add B to A and heat to 85°C. Combine C and heat to 75°C. Once heated, pour C into AB under vacuum and rapid stirring. Cool to 70°C. Heat D to 75°C, then add to ABC. Add E to ABCD. Cool to 68°C. At 68°C, stop mixing and pour.