Uv Protection

Super shield: K-beauty brand develops sun protection patch to solve reapplication pain point

25-Jun-2024 By Amanda Lim

South Korean brand Franz Skincare has developed patches that claim to offer broad-spectrum sun protection to address the challenge of sunscreen reapplication.

Multipurpose queen: Ultra Violette set to relaunch cult favourite sunscreen with more ‘robust’ skin beneficial formula

01-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.

UVB benefits: Exosomes derived from human fibroblasts protect against UVB-mediated photoaging

30-Nov-2023 By Shali S.

Exosomes derived from human fibroblasts, BJ-5ta (BJ-5ta Exo), have shown promise in protecting against ultraviolet B (UVB)-mediated photoaging remains.

Polymer may strengthen sunscreen SPF and functionality: L’Oréal study

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Scientists at L’Oréal’s Research and Development team found a polymer, abbreviated AAHCP, that can improve sunscreen texture and function, along with increasing the efficiency of SPF factors.

Testing sun care: what’s happening now and what’s coming next

03-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

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.

Seaweed for sun care: Asia opportunities abound for upcycled natural ingredients - Carbonwave

01-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

Demand for more natural sun care formulations in Asia is growing, claims US firm Carbonwave, which is hoping to find success with its upcycled seaweed-based emulsifier.

Sunny potential: Supergoop! aims to strengthen position in Australia and Middle East

02-Aug-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

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.

Korean red ginseng by-product found to contain anti-ageing properties and protect against UV damage – new study

12-Jul-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Korean red ginseng marc (KRGM) gintonin is a potential candidate to replace synthetic ingredients in anti-ageing and sun protection products due to its ability to reduce cell ageing and improve wound healing, researchers say.

Univar Solutions' Director on benefits, challenges to sun care product formulation with natural, biodegradable ingredients

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Beyond UV protection: Indian consumers looking for ‘functionality and aesthetics’ in sun care - Lotus Herbals

06-Jun-2023 By Si Ying Thian

India beauty brand Lotus Herbals says that the informed Indian consumer is looking for ‘holistic skin care solutions’ in sun care products that go beyond UV protection.

Frizz not! Kao galvanised by latest research to develop UV-protection hair products

14-Mar-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Kao has identified ultraviolet (UV) damage as the main cause of hair frizz on the outer layer of the head, and in doing so underscored a gap in its existing personal care portfolio.

Red ginseng oil offers ‘novel ingredient’ promise in topical cosmetics: Review

06-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Oil extracted from Korean red ginseng byproduct offers promise in the development of active topicals targeting skin and hair health, alongside wider ingestible formulas, say researchers.

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L’Oréal research: Daily full-spectrum UV protection offers ‘significant improvement’ to photoageing signs

04-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Daily protection against the entire UV spectrum, including ultra-long UVA, can help slow signs of photoageing across all skin phototypes and ancestry, according to global clinical studies from beauty major L’Oréal.

Q&A

Everyday Humans founder on joining Target Zero, achieving plastic neutral

26-May-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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...

Coral relief: Kose says seven sunscreen UV protection agents don't harm coral growth

22-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Kose says it has established a method that can evaluate the effects of cosmetic ingredients on corals with high reliability, and has shown that seven UV protection components do not pose a threat.

Alaskan Bog Blueberry shows early promise as UV protection ingredient

02-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In UV protection, synthetics are under fire and a fruit from Alaska shows early promise as a botanical alternative.

One and done: ONLYSKIN launches cleanser-sunscreen hybrid to boost consumer convenience

09-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

A Singapore-based cosmetics company has developed a wash-on sunscreen that it claims can offer convenient 24-hour ‘wash-to-wash’ protection.

Sunscreen still needed: Protective surgical face masks ineffective against UV protection, says Kao

22-Jun-2021 By Amanda Lim

People still need to protect their skin from ultraviolet sun rays with sunscreen even when wearing protective surgical face masks, according to new research from Kao.

Addressing stability and nano concerns: Beiersdorf files flurry of patents for UV filter blends

15-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a collection of alternative UV filter blends for use in cosmetic applications and sunscreens that it says provide increased stability and address nano particle concerns.

What’s In My Jar: The tech startup on a mission to dispel ‘clunky’ sunscreen labels built on ‘outdated regulations’

06-Aug-2020 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Beiersdorf files patent on integrated sunscreen-UV stamp dispenser

25-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

German personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a sunscreen dispensing system that incorporates a UV exposure stamp to alert consumers when product needs to be reapplied.

GUEST ARTICLE

Sunscreen regulations across the globe: What industry needs to know

22-Aug-2019 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

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.