How a Functionalized Soy Film Former Boosts SPF, Dispersion in Sunscreen Emulsions

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When the viscosity of a dispersion is lowered due to increased wetting, this allows for more efficient mixing and better dispersion, which in turn produces a more homogenous film.
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A nature-derived film forming polymer and dispersing agent was developed to enable more sustainable sun and color formulas. Its water resistance, SPF-boosting, pigment wetting and dispersion, and film-forming properties were evaluated as described here.

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