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Jul 03, 2006 | 03:36 PM CDT
Beyond Sun Care: Meeting Added Demands
Sun care is no longer about which SPF to choose. It has evolved past SPF and ventured into new arenas. Although sun products still protect consumers from the sun, they also can protect from other elements of nature.
Jun 29, 2006 | 10:27 AM CDT
Sun and Skin Science: A Periodical Review
By: Martin Rieger, PhD, Tinton Falls
This review of articles drawn primarily from the pages of the 2005 and 2006 Journal of Investigative Dermatology discusses the skin’s inherent mechanisms for photoimmunoprotection, photoadaptation and photoprotection following exposure to the sun.
Jun 07, 2006 | 10:44 AM CDT
Hawaiian Tropic Introduces New Approach to UVA Protection
UVA rays. According to Hawaiian Tropic, Avobenzone can degrade over time but is the most successful UVA screen.
Jun 06, 2006 | 03:43 PM CDT
Glowing in White Puts Brides at Risk
Strapless and backless wedding gowns are on the rise, and as a result, more women are hopping in the tanning bed and potentially endangering their lives.
Jun 01, 2006 | 12:52 PM CDT
Sun Care Formulary
Featuring sun care lotions, creams, sprays and more submitted by raw material suppliers.
Jun 01, 2006 | 11:59 AM CDT
Sunscreens: A Closer Look
By: Rachel Chapman
Differences of opinion pervade the sun care industry—from how to measure UVA/UVB protection, to educating consumers on proper use of sun protection products. Several debates are raging (see Global Sun Care Debates). To serve the spirit of harmonization in our industry and to better define this expanding market, C&T magazine takes a closer look this month at differences of opinion on the definition of the term sunscreen.
Jun 01, 2006 | 11:49 AM CDT
Photostability: The Back Story of UV Filters
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries
Here’s the story of organic UV filters. They absorb a packet of energy called a photon from incoming UV radiation and hold it briefly in an excited state before releasing it as heat or a lower-energy photon or both, and returning to the unexcited or ground state.
Jun 01, 2006 | 11:36 AM CDT
Compass--Everything Under the Sun
By: Rachel Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazin…
Sunscreen potions, self-tanners and bronzing dusts proliferate as northern regions cycle into summer. Some consumers want a tanned, summer glow to their skin, while others demand safeguarding from UV radiation as skin cancer cases continue to rise worldwide.
Jun 01, 2006 | 10:46 AM CDT
Preservation of Sunscreen Products
By: Donald S. Orth, PhD, Neutrogena Corp.
Sunscreen products, even those formulated as anhydrous or powder formulations, may need preservative systems because of the high risk of microbial contamination or water intrusion, especially during consumer use around water.
Jun 01, 2006 | 10:42 AM CDT
Global Developments in Sun Care Ingredients
By: Nadim A. Shaath, PhD, Alpha Research & Develop…
Despite regulation limitations, more and more new ingredients, products and techniques for the sun care industry have been introduced. The regulatory status of currently approved UV filters and the introduction of new and improved UV filters will be reviewed.