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Mar 31, 2006 | 10:24 AM CST
Lawsuit Filed Against Sunscreen Manufacturers
A consumer lawsuit filed March 30, 2006, accuses sunscreen makers of exposing millions of people to cancer and other dangers.
Mar 29, 2006 | 09:13 AM CST
Artemia Extract: Toward More Extensive Sun
By: N. Domloge, E. Bauza, K. Cucumel, D. Peyronel …
An extract from the plankton Artemia salina protects DNA from UV damage and decreases UV-induced inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a way to help sunscreens protect skin from UV damage.An extract from the plankton Artemia salina protects DNA from UV damage and decreases UV-induced inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a way to help sunscreens protect skin from UV damage.
Feb 15, 2006 | 11:58 AM CST
Engelhard Launches Novel Technology for a Faster, Tanned Look
Engelhard Corporation has launched new personal care materials that enable a healthy tanned appearance for all skin types in as little as one minute...
Feb 09, 2006 | 04:03 PM CST
Gattefosse Launches Ingredient for Texture
Gatefosse presents Emulium Kappa, a tool for active textures reportedly developed to produce a soft and creamy texture.
Feb 02, 2006 | 09:30 AM CST
Seeking Homogeneity in UV Filter Distribution
By: Bud Brewster
The uniform distribution of UV filters on the skin and in the skin should be a goal for sunscreen formulators because it improves sun protection and increases the SPF. If it also improves the condition of the skin, consumers receive two benefits for the price of one. The good news? It can be done.
Feb 02, 2006 | 09:03 AM CST
Nanomaterials Provide Broad-spectrum Sun Protection
By: Patricia Aikens, PhD, BASF Corp.
Microfine zinc oxide and coated titanium dioxide have been shown to provide excellent broad-spectrum UV protection for the skin. The author describes how the small size prevents the scattering of visible light and prevents undesirable whitening effect on the skin.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:40 PM CST
Using Zinc Oxide in Sunscreen Products
By: Ken Klein
While zinc oxide had been used for decades in sunscreen products — remember the white coating on lifeguards’ noses? — it was only approved for this use by the FDA approximately 10 years ago. Prior to that, it was actually considered to be (and still is) an approved skin protectant material.
Dec 23, 2005 | 04:16 PM CST
Film-Formers Enhance Water Resistance and SPF in Sun Care Products
By: Allison Hunter and Melanie Trevino, New Phase …
At low formulating levels, film-forming polymers can increase water resistance and enhance SPF in sun care formulations, while also imparting improved aesthetics. In the case of C30-38 olefin/isopropyl maleate/ MA copolymer, a synergistic SPF effect can be achieved with PVP/eicosene copolymer.
Dec 23, 2005 | 04:09 PM CST
Quality Comparison of W/O and O/W Photo-Protection Creams
By: Tatiana Maria de Almeida Silva, Ketylin Fernan…
The authors determined the quality of a photoprotector W/O cream by evaluating its microbial control, physicalchemical stability and sensory appeal in comparison to an O/W photo-protector cream.
Dec 23, 2005 | 03:31 PM CST
Quantifying Benzophenone-3 and Octyl Methoxycinnamate in Sunscreen Emulsions
By: M. Ines R. M. Santoro, D.A.G.C. Oliveira, E.R.…
The authors have validated a high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for the quantitative determination of benzophenone- 3 and octyl methoxycinnamate present in sunscreen emulsions.