We spoke to Anne Charpentier, CEO of French preclinical and clinical testing database company Skinobs, about the current challenges and the future of sun care testing.
American sun care brand Supergoop! is targeting a stronger foothold in Australia and the Middle East, following recent successes in South East Asia (SEA) and Europe.
As more consumers seek natural product options for sun care and protection, Univar Solutions has committed to developing and innovating ingredients that are effective solutions for consumer demand.
Lignin extracted from sugarcane byproduct offers multifunctional promise as an active ingredient with UV protection and antioxidant properties for topical cosmetics, a study finds.
Special Edition: Active Beauty – Vitamins, Minerals And Plant Power
Natural plant extracts will continue to garner interest in the sunscreen category because of the multitude of active and functional properties they offer to a formulation, in addition to UV protection, say researchers.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from December 2022 shows interest in Unilever’s patent on a two-step SPF method, a deep-dive interview with Weleda’s R&D chief and insight on biotech promise in collagen.
International personal care major Unilever has developed a two-step method offering high SPF and UVA protection via a cleanser and cream that can be offered to consumers in a kit.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.
Skin and sun care brand Everyday Humans was just added to the Target Zero Collection, aided by their plastic neutral certification. CosmeticsDesign spoke with brand founder Charlotte Chen Pienaar about being included in the retail giant's sustainable...
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month winds to a close, check up on the latest in UV protection research, customer desires and expert perspective in the SPF space.
Special Edition: PROTECTIVE BEAUTY – SUNCARE, ENVIRONMENT AND STRESS
European personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a range of sunscreen formulas for the US market that provide protection but also offer aesthetically pleasing visual effects to the skin.
Beauty manufacturers are increasingly looking to substantiate more traditional and mainstream claims like moisturising with clinical data as consumer expectations shift and competition hots up, says an executive from Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has carved out very specific and different protective beauty opportunities as consumer lifestyles and mindsets have evolved, says Mintel.
Whilst intrigue is rising around bio-based sunscreens, not all consumers know enough about certain ingredients and aspects like SPF protection and pricing come up as key concerns, say researchers.
A survey has found that 40% of French consumers either don’t apply adequate amounts of sunscreen or don’t use any at all, with a large majority citing fear of toxic ingredients and environmental pollution as concerns.
Scientists working at the beauty maker’s Research and Innovation facility in Clark, New Jersey, published an article in JDD earlier this year on the relationship among ceramides, UV radiation, and skin barrier function. Now the company’s CeraVe brand...
Special Edition: Advances in sun protection - skin science and ingredients innovation
The sunscreen category has slowly advanced over several decades, but the last ten years of research has highlighted a true need for formulas that provide photoprotection beyond ultraviolet rays, notably visible light, according to a review.
Algorithm specialist What’s In My Jar has developed an online tool that recommends sunscreens based on skin type, lifestyle and budget – helping consumers navigate clunky, cryptic and often misleading labels built on outdated regulations, its CEO says.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.
With summer in full swing and sunscreen products flying off shelves, this guest article sheds light on what cosmetic companies need to know on sun protection product regulations – very different across the globe.
The global sun protection market will surge 7% CAGR over the next ten years and continue branching out beyond UV into multiple protective attributes to fulfil consumer demands.
Medicinal plants from the East Cape of South Africa can be incorporated into soaps, sanitisers, creams and sunscreens thanks to potent antibacterial and antioxidant qualities, say researchers.
US watchdog Consumer Reports tested ten sunscreen products and found that they all met or exceeded their advertised sun protection factor (SPF). This is in contrast to the more scathing report by UK Watchdog Which? on popular sunscreens in Europe.
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