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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.
Jun 01, 2006 | 10:27 AM CDT
Strategies of Antiaging Actives in Sunscreen Products
By: Claire Mas-Chamberlin, Philippe Mondon, Franço…
The formulation of sunscreen products becomes more and more sophisticated by the addition of classical skin care benefits. Relevant active ingredients can help prevent sun damage or treat the UV-induced age symptoms.
May 23, 2006 | 05:32 PM CDT
Oatmeal in Suncare for Infants
As the summer months rapidly approach, sun protection becomes an immediate matter.
May 07, 2006 | 10:34 PM CDT
What's Wrong With This Formula?
This SPF 45 lotion by Ken Klein has numerous errors. Can you find them?
Apr 27, 2006 | 07:21 AM CDT
Multifunctional Ingredients: The Novel Face Of Natural
By: Lakshmi Prakash, PhD, K.S. Satyan, PhD and Sha…
A natural extract that affords comprehensive “bioprotection” is derived from turmeric root and offers versatile applications in personal care formulations. Its salient feature is multifunctionality in anti-aging compositions.