Beyond the Filter. Before & After the Sun.
Taiwan Native Actives — Soothing & Recovery for Sun Care Formulations
Taiwan Natives Actives from Hermosa Naturals® enhance sun care and after-sun formulations by delivering strong antioxidant defense, soothing UV-induced skin stress, and supporting post-sun barrier recovery.
Regulatory clarity: The ingredients on this page are not UV filters as defined under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC No 1223/2009) Annex VI, and do not provide SPF protection independently. They are botanical cosmetic actives used in sun care formulations to complement UV filters — providing antioxidant support, post-UV skin repair activity, and certified-natural emollient base. SPF claims require ISO 24444 in-use testing of the finished formulation.
Formulation Context
What Sun Care Formulations Need Beyond UV Filters
A complete sun care formulation is more than a UV filter system. Botanical sunscreen actives address the formulation requirements that UV filters alone cannot — antioxidant defence against UV-induced reactive oxygen species, skin repair after UV exposure, and a sensory-elegant, certified-natural emollient base that supports the filter system without undermining clean beauty positioning.
UV-Induced Antioxidant Defence
UV radiation generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that UV filters alone cannot neutralise. Botanical actives with antioxidant activity provide a complementary ROS-scavenging layer alongside the UV filter system.
Post-UV Skin Repair
Residual UV-induced oxidative stress continues after sun exposure ends. Formulations combining UV filters with post-UV botanical repair actives address both prevention and recovery — extending the functional benefit window and supporting 'after-sun' positioning.
Certified-Natural Emollient Base
Mineral and organic UV filters require a sensory-elegant emollient base to achieve consumer-acceptable texture. COSMOS certified plant oils provide that base while maintaining the clean beauty certification stack — critical for sun care ranges targeting natural and organic retail channels.
Active Delivery to Treated Skin
Post-sun repair actives that remain on the stratum corneum surface provide limited dermal benefit. Penetration-enhancing delivery systems that transport botanical repair actives to viable epidermis maximise the post-UV recovery effect.
Origin Storytelling for Premium Positioning
Premium sun care increasingly requires an origin narrative — where the botanical actives come from, and why that origin matters. Taiwan endemic botanical sunscreen actives, each from a named native plant source, provide the storytelling substrate that generic extracts cannot.
Recommended Formulations
Hermosa Naturals® Sun Care Formulations
The formulations below feature selected Hermosa Naturals® plant actives and functional ingredients (HermoCos®), designed to support sun care, after-sun recovery, and multi-category formulation needs. Each concept highlights recommended ingredient combinations, technical benefits, and application guidelines, with full technical documentation available upon request.
Limuung UV Shield Gel Cream SPF50+
HN-CWOW-SS-001_V9Sirayash Plantix® Limuung is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and nobiletin. It provides anti-inflammatory benefits, and protects the skin from UV damage to prevent sunburn.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | Wt% |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | R.O. Water | Aqua | 52.80 |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | 3.00 | |
| BP-800N | Pentylene Glycol | 4.00 | |
| Sirayash Plantix® LimuungHermosa Naturals | Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, Pentylene Glycol | 5.00 | |
| B | HermoCos® P6Hermosa Naturals | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate | 3.00 |
| Imwitor® 375 | Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate | 0.50 | |
| Uvinul® T 150 | Ethylhexyl Triazone | 3.00 | |
| Uvinul® A Plus Granular | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | 3.00 | |
| Tinosorb® S | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethyl Methacrylate | 1.00 | |
| BT-9276 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | 2.00 | |
| C | R.O. Water | Aqua | 5.00 |
| Tinosorb® M | Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum | 2.00 | |
| D | Cosmedia® SP | Sodium Polyacrylate | 0.70 |
Sirayash Plantix® Limuung
- Vitamins C and E with polymethoxyflavones such as nobiletin
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
- Helps protect skin from UV-induced damage
HermoCos® P6
- Compatible with plant oils and high active loads
- Compatible with chemical and physical UV filters
- Good pigment dispersion
Sunscreen Bare Face Cream
HN-LWO-SS-012_V12This UV primer uses HYSHELL T150 and HYSHELL A+ in place of traditional UV filters; HYSHELL SORB-S is the broad-spectrum UV filter, which interacts synergistically with the other filters to boost UV defence.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | Wt% |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ti-02 ITD | Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Alumina | 1.752 |
| YP-75ITD | Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone | 0.176 | |
| RP-29ITD | Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone | 0.048 | |
| BP-50ITD | Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone | 0.024 | |
| BT-6034 | Caprylyl Methicone | 13.00 | |
| B | Dow Corning ES-5300 Formulation Aid | Lauryl PEG-10 Tris (Trimethylsiloxy) silylethyl Dimethicone | 4.00 |
| MIGLYOL 8810 | Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | 11.90 | |
| HYSHELL T150 | Ethylhexyl Triazone | 5.00 | |
| HYSHELL A+ | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | 3.00 | |
| HYSHELL SORB-S | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | 3.00 | |
| Dermofeel TocoBalance | Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | 0.10 | |
| Cosmedia Gel CC | Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate | 8.00 | |
| C | R.O. Water | Aqua | 24.00 |
| NaCl | Sodium Chloride | 1.00 | |
| Sirayash Plantix® BalikuanHermosa Naturals | Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract, Pentylene Glycol | 2.00 | |
| BP-800N | Pentylene Glycol | 4.00 | |
| Tinosorb® M | Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum | 5.00 | |
| D | Sirayash Plantix® OryzaHermosa Naturals | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Squalene, Phytosterols, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Glyceryl Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate | 1.00 |
Sirayash Plantix® Balikuan
- Cultivated from native Phalaenopsis amabilis stem cells
- Supports cell repair and helps prevent collagen loss
- Strengthens the skin barrier
Sirayash Plantix® Oryza
- Vitamin E, γ-oryzanol, and vitamin B1
- Heat tolerance and UV stability
- Antioxidant support
FAQ
Sun Care Formulation Questions
What does Sirayash Plantix® Limuung contribute to a sun care formulation?
What is HermoCos® P6 and where does it fit in a sun care formulation?
Is HermoCos® P6 compatible with both chemical and physical UV filters?
What documentation is available for these ingredients?
Sample Request
Building a Sun Care or After-Sun Range?
Sample sets for sun care applications, together with technical documentation, including compatibility notes, are available upon request.
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