Influence of UV filters on the texture profile and efficacy of a cosmetic formulation

Abstract

Objective

Considering that many cosmetic products contain UV filters in their composition and that few studies have evaluated the role of UV filters in the physical properties and clinical efficacy of these products, the aim of the present study was to assess the influence of UV filters on the properties and immediate effects of a cosmetic formulation.

Methods

Four cosmetic formulations, vehicle (V), vehicle containing UV filters (F), vehicle containing cassava polysaccharides and alfalfa (A) oligosaccharides and vehicle containing UV filters plus cassava polysaccharides and alfalfa oligosaccharides (multifunctional formulation, M) were developed. The texture profile of the formulations was analyzed with a TA.XT plus Texturometer^®. Twenty female volunteers aged 39 to 45 years were then selected for the assessment of immediate clinical efficacy of the formulations under study and of transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum water content and microrelief of the skin obtained with their use.

Results

The presence of UV filters resulted in an improvement of the physical properties of the multifunctional cosmetic formulation (M) and of skin microrelief. However, the presence of UV filters also caused a significant decrease of hydration.

Conclusion

The presence of sunscreens had a negative influence on immediate skin hydration and transepidermal water loss. On the other hand, it positively influenced parameters related to the physical properties of the multifunctional formulation and skin microrelief. Thus, we conclude that the influence of UV filters on the development of cosmetic formulations is an important factor to be considered since it can have either positive or negative effects on the efficacy of the product.

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