Research Article

Development and Evaluation of Photoprotective O/W Emulsions Containing Hydroalcoholic Extract of Neoglaziovia variegata (Bromeliaceae)

Table 1

General composition of the emulsion (emulsion base) used in the development of photoprotective formulations.

ComponentConcentration% (w/w)Phase

Mix of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl sulfate sodium6.001
Propylparaben0.051
Methylparaben0.152
Glycerin bidistilled5.002
Propylene glycol3.002
Imidazolidinyl urea0.104
Distilled water2.004
Cyclomethicone and dimethicone crosspolymer1.003
Phenyl trimethicone1.003
BHT0.051
EDTA0.052
Myristate isopropyl5.001
Distilled waters.q. 2000 mL2

s.q: sufficient quantity to.