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New Mineral Dispersants Deliver Unmatched Look & Feel to Suncare Formulations

Oct 25th, 2017

Jake Rio

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Sun care products are under heavy scrutiny to meet both regulatory needs and customer demand. The HallBrite® brand from Hallstar innovated the industry with its breakthrough ingredient HallBrite® BHB (INCI: Butyloctyl Salicylate) to help customers more quickly develop their products.

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It is important to evaluate the vehicle formulation when developing sunscreens since it influences their efficacy.

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The sunscreen provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.

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Sun protection is becoming established as a mainstay in consumer regimens. So how might the industry push the envelope when it comes to sunscreen innovation? A quick patent search provides clues.

Kynurenines, Layered SPF, Red Algae and More: Sunscreen Patent Roundup

The Universities of Princeton and Utah, L'Oréal, Unilever, Kolmar Korea, Athena, Shiseido, Murata Manufacturing, LG Household & Health and Beiersdorf, among others, have recently published patents related to sunscreen innovation. Following is a roundup.

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