Application/Category:
Need Training?
Build a solid foundation in science, formulation and product development—find out more!
Most Popular in:
Sun Care
New in Sun Care (page 18 of 27)
Aug 24, 2007 | 04:25 PM CDT
Researchers Question Safety of Aluminum in Sunscreens
The safety of aluminum in sunscreens and sunblocks is being questioned by scientists at the Birchall Centre for Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science at Keele University.
Aug 24, 2007 | 09:08 AM CDT
FDA Proposes New Sunscreen Rules
The FDA has proposed a new regulation for the formulating, testing and labeling of OTC sunscreens with ultraviolet UVA and UVB protection.
Aug 13, 2007 | 12:49 PM CDT
Alpine Purity: Edelweiss
The growing use of floral and plant extracts, such as edelweiss, from pristine environments is indicative of the trend for purity in cosmetic products.
Jul 17, 2007 | 01:15 PM CDT
UV Protection via "Scattered" Thought
A new invention by AmorePacific acts on uniform polymer-coated inorganic nanoparticles with enhanced UV-scattering and emulsion dispersion characteristics.
Jun 29, 2007 | 09:57 AM CDT
FDA Responds to EWG Sunscreen List
The FDA responded to EWG's report on sunscreens that claimed the FDA fails to set meaningful sunscreen standards.
Jun 20, 2007 | 10:59 AM CDT
EWG Sunscreen Ratings Stir Controversy; CTFA Backs FDA
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has stirred up the sun care industry with its recent survey and ranking of 780+ sunscreens.
Jun 11, 2007 | 04:31 PM CDT
Sunscreen Gel
The following formula is a gel that protects the skin from the sun.
Jun 01, 2007 | 10:33 AM CDT
Enzymatic Synthesis of Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate from the Natural Ethyl Ester
By: Ian L. Gatfield, Jens-Michael Hilmer and Heinz…
The naturally occurring ethyl ester of p-methoxycinnamic acid can undergo efficient enzymatic conversion into the corresponding isoamyl ester via lipase catalysis using natural isoamyl alcohol as reactant. This transesterification provides a natural route to a popular sunscreen filter.
May 16, 2007 | 09:36 AM CDT
Sunscreens and Phototoxicity
Skin experts agree that consumers need more sun protection but how does repeated exposure to sunscreens affect the skin's physiology? The University of Cinncinnati will explain.
May 09, 2007 | 09:04 AM CDT
AAD Names Most Sun-smart Cities
People in Washington, D.C., and New York City are the most sun-smart, while those in Chicago are the least, according to an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey.