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Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:36 am      Reply with quote
Thinking about experimenting with sunscreen ingredients. Anyone know where to buy titanium and zinc oxide as actives?
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:04 am      Reply with quote
Many places carry them such as these:

Titanium Dioxide
http://cranberrylane.stores.yahoo.net/soapmaking-supplies-solids-titanium-dioxide.html

Titanium Dioxide / Oil and Water Soluble! / USP NF
http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/7000431/3906417.htm

Titanium Dioxide USP
http://www.theherbarie.com/Titanium-Dioxide-USP-pr-182.html

Zinc Oxide USP
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/zinc-oxide-usp-p-569.html

Zinc Oxide (micronized)
http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/7000431/3906462.htm

Zinc Oxide *monographed*
http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/7000431/3906472.htm

Zinc Oxide USP
http://www.theherbarie.com/Zinc-Oxide-USP-pr-183.html


Did you already have a recipe? Here are a few in case they are helpful as a starting point:

From the DIY recipe index:
Better Basic Sunblock Formula
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=370972#370972

From Cranberry Lane:
Sun Protection Lotion Stick
http://www.cranberrylane.com/recipes-body-care.htm#summer
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:06 am      Reply with quote
Thank you! Thank you, Havana. Actually, I'm thinking of adding SPF to an existing cream, rather than make one from scratch. Still in the "thinking about it" stage though.
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