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SunCare – Rich Cream
SunCare – Rich Cream
Ingredients for 100 g
Phase A – Water Phase
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Aloe vera juice – 50 g
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Distilled water – 10 g
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Glycerin – 3 g
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Xanthan gum – 0.3 g
Phase B – Oil Phase
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Shea butter – 10 g
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Coconut oil – 8 g
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Almond oil – 8 g
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Cetearyl alcohol – 2 g (for structure)
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Emulsifier, e.g. Olivem 1000 or Montanov 68 – 3 g
Phase C – Cool-Down and Regenerating Phase
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Menthol crystals – 0.5 g
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Propanediol – 2 g (to dissolve the menthol and provide hydration)
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Panthenol – 2 g
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Bisabolol – 0.4 g
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Cosgard – 0.8 g
Method
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Phase A: Combine the aloe vera juice, water and glycerin. Pre-mix the xanthan gum with the glycerin to prevent lumps, then heat the phase to approximately 70 °C.
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Phase B: Heat the oils, shea butter, cetearyl alcohol and emulsifier to approximately 70 °C until all ingredients are completely melted.
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Add Phase B to Phase A and blend thoroughly with a homogenizer or stick blender.
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Once the emulsion has cooled below 40 °C, add the menthol dissolved in propanediol, panthenol, bisabolol and preservative.
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Mix until the cream is smooth, then transfer into clean packaging.
Use
After showering, apply to sun-exposed skin. The cream provides a pleasant cooling sensation while intensely nourishing the skin and supporting its recovery.