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Decoding Beauty Breakthroughs: Coty Files Patents for Protect + Repair Sunscreens
Coty aims to demonstrate the benefits of thermoprotecting agents for skin damage.
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Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Join BLIS Technologies to unpack the strain science behind microbiome-friendly oral care: how targeted antimicrobial peptides modulate the ecosystem rather than strip it, how to formulate with live probiotics in real-world formats, and how to map claims that keep cosmetic products compliant.
Companies
PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices
PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.
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September 2026
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SPF/Sun
FDA Endorses Bemotrizinol Amid Push for Modernized OTC and Sunscreen Standards
Sun Protection
SciPharm Unveils Audit Kit for Sunscreen Test Report Evaluation
Literature/Data
Comprehensive Review Confirms Safety of Avobenzone UV Filter
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SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies
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The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One
This report examines the current status of the sunscreen labeling crisis in Australia, including what went wrong and ways to move forward — plus how the U.S. avoided a similar crisis. It also considers whether the industry has reached its SPF limit.
Sun Care
[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis
Many of Australia's recalled sunscreens were validated by the same testing lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR). Here, Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.
SPF/Sun
EU Regulatory Update: A Reminder on Rules for Sunscreen Standards — Plus Two New Tests for SPF
The UK and EU have defined how sunscreens are made, marketed and labeled, as well as established new ISO test methods. This update highlights key developments in SPF testing, and UVA protection and compliance standards for sun care across Europe.
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Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.
During this global webinar, Safic-Alcan will bring together market, scientific and technical perspectives to decode the concept of augmented longevity.
Actives
Proposed SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act Gives U.S. Consumers New Hope for Better Sun Protection
The legislation was introduced to streamline the FDA's review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.
Claims/Labeling
[interview] Big Lots Faces Lawsuit for 'Reef-conscious' Sunscreen Allegedly Harmful to Reefs
The company is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Sound Body sunscreen that contains ingredients alleged to harm coral reefs — despite the products being advertised as “reef conscious.”
SPF/Sun
[update] How ISO's Endorsement of Two Test Methods Will Enlighten Sunscreen Development
After 10 years, sunscreen developers are nearing the finish line for more ethical, cost efficient, reliable and faster testing thanks to ISO's endorsement of two standards. The final vote was in September 2024. Here, two experts explain what this means.
SPF/Sun
[updated] EWG Releases 2024 Sunscreen Guidelines, PCPC Pushes Back
The EWG approves only one in four sunscreens, which has lead to criticism for fearmongering from the PCPC.
Eco/Sustainable
Walmart, Target Flagged for 'Deceptive' Reef-friendly Sunscreen Claims
Walmart and Target have both been hit with proposed class actions over "reef friendly" sunscreen claims due the their organic UV filters, consumer perception and fluctuating evidence over coral bleaching. What direction should formulators take?
Claims/Labeling
'Reef Friendly' Claims Put Hain Celestial, Hawaiian Tropic in the Hot Seat
While Edgewell's Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen was dismissed from the alleged deceptive claim of "reef friendly," Hain Celestial's Alba Botanica is still in the hot seat. How are reef safe claims being interpreted?
Companies
DSM Gains Congressional Support to Declare Sunscreen as PPE
DSM has gained the support of 11 U.S. Congress members to change the designation of sunscreen as a "weather-related" protector to a more critical component of PPE, in order to require employers to provide sunscreen for employees.
Claims/Labeling
Bondi Sands 'Reef Friendly' Sunscreen Hit with Class Action Suit
The class action suit in the United States alleges the company's sunscreens claim to be "reef friendly" while they are harmful to the environment.
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