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Sinapic Acid Esters Could Replace Octinoxate in Sunscreens

Research published in Antioxidants highlights a potential alternative to octinoxate for UVB protection and antioxidant effects: p-hydroxycinnamic esters from naturally occurring sinapic acid.

The Quest for Avobenzone Stabilizers and Sunscreen Photostability

Butyl methoxydibenzoyl methane (BMDBM) is well-known as an effective UVA filter when it is stabilized. Here, the authors measure the efficiency of ten commercially available products that are reported to stabilize BMDBM. The most effective product found was octocrylene that, being a UVB filter, also contributed to the SPF.

Botaneco’s new lab allows the company to work closely with U.S. customers.

Botaneco Unveils New Lab & Breakthrough Multifunctional Sunscreen Technology

By providing ingredient multifunctionality and improving texture and other product facets, Botaneco is producing innovations aimed at the concerns and preferences of today's consumers in sun, skin and hair care.

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Bright Idea: La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Scores Highly

La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk was recognized by Consumer Reports for the fourth year in a row.

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Feel and Function: Attuning Attributes in Mineral Sunscreens

Formulators are increasingly being tasked with creating new sun care formulations based on TiO2 and/or ZnO. This paper will review and update current knowledge on how best to use inorganic sunscreens to develop effective and elegant sunscreen products.

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Zinc Oxide: The Naturally Sourced Broad-spectrum Sunscreen Ingredient

Today, zinc oxide is not a treatment for skin cancer, but used in a variety of wound healing and sunscreen formulations. It is the only sunscreen ingredient that is also recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Category I Skin Protectant and is recommended for use on compromised skin.

Quantifying Benzophenone-3 and Octyl Methoxycinnamate in Sunscreen Emulsions

The authors have validated a high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for the quantitative determination of benzophenone- 3 and octyl methoxycinnamate present in sunscreen emulsions.

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Don’t Count On Genetics, Sunscreens are the Best Bet

In a podcast with P&G scientists Frauke Neuser, Ph.D. and Rosemarie Osborne, Ph.D., Cosmetics & Toiletries learned about genetic studies in support of the Olay brand, and more. Following is an excerpt.

Sunscreen Regulations: Why 'Final' is Not the Right Word

Over the past 25 years, no category of “cosmetics” has seen change like sunscreens. This discussion reviews how current regulations have come to be, and looks to where they are headed.

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Suit Alleges Blue Lizard 'Mineral' Sunscreen Label is Deceptive

A proposed class action suit alleges Blue Lizard sunscreen's "mineral-based" label is misleading as it contains organic UV filters; namely octisalate and octinoxate.

The sunscreen is available in two tints: light-medium and medium-deep.

Agency by Curology Launches SilkScreen SPF 50 Sunscreen

SilkScreen not only offers UVA and UVB protection with mineral UV filters, but it also protects against blue light and environmental stressors such as pollution.

Using Zinc Oxide in Sunscreen Products

While zinc oxide had been used for decades in sunscreen products — remember the white coating on lifeguards’ noses? — it was only approved for this use by the FDA approximately 10 years ago. Prior to that, it was actually considered to be (and still is) an approved skin protectant material.

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Expert Opinions on Sunscreens and Moisturizers

Should we be lowering SPFs for better broad-spectrum efficacy? And of what relevance is the microbiome to skin hydration? These and other insights in sunscreens and moisturizers are covered in our all-new digital exclusive column, "Expert Opinions." Watch for new topics next month.

UV Booster for Organic Sunscreen Actives

Croda has introduced a patented citrate ester demonstrating benefits in sun protection. The booster works with organic sunscreen actives to optimize absorption of the UVA spectra and prevent damage to the skin.

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Zinc Sunscreen Spray to Shield Skin

Babo Botanical’s Sheer Zinc SPF 30 Continuous Spray Sunscreen is formulated for extra sensitive skin against the sun's harmful rays.

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Patent Pick: Sensory in Spray Sunscreen

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention is a sprayable gel sunscreen with good feel properties from Honeywell International.

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Patent Pick: A 'Swell' Sunscreen Stabilizer

Sunscreens are always in the hot seat; whether it's proving they give the claimed SPF, or balancing feel with stability and performance. In this patent, P&G inventors have come up with a "swell" idea: superabsorbent polymers for sunscreens and other skin care applications.

Controlling the Spreading of Sunscreen Products

Spreading control agents used in the formulation of topically applied drugs, especially sunscreens, provide a method to control dosage and improve effectiveness. These materials have recently begun to solve the problem of insufficient product application in actual use.

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