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Sunscreen Formulas With Multilayer Lamella Structure

The multilayer lamellar structure in sunscreens containing phosphate emulsifiers plays key roles in the emulsion rheology and in enhancing deposition of sunscreen oil on skin surface, thereby improving the SPF water wash resistance.

Zinc about it! comprises mineral-based sunscreens of Symrise's Neo Heliopan, suitable for a range of products including sun care for kids, sports and sensitive skin.

Symrise Highlights its Mineral-based Sunscreens

The mineral-based sunscreens based on Symrise's Neo Heliopan ingredient are suitable for a range of products including sun care for kids, sports and sensitive skin.

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Sunscreen Saga Continues, Thanks to EWG

The FDA and PCPC came to the industry's defense this week, when the Environmental Working Group called out sunscreen makers for adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients to products, to allegedly "mask" signs of sunburn and falsify SPF ratings.

Researchers Investigate Photocontact Allergy in Sunscreens

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology have investigated what happens when sun care products break down in the presence of UV radiation to better understand photocontact allergy with this process.

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Guiding Sunscreen Traffic Across the Globe

Sunscreens are classified and regulated differently around the world. For instance, the United States considers sunscreens as OTC products, while Canada has a two-part classification system; other places classify sunscreens as cosmetics. Labeling and registering differ worldwide as well. In some cases, labels require certain Drug Facts or safety registration numbers, among others. This article reviews these differences.

Nanoparticles in Sunscreens: Fact and Fiction

This paper reviews important issues regarding the classification for UV active ingredients and the need for a uniform classification and labeling system covering all nano ingredients. The definition of nanoparticles is not questioned here; however, the highly selective manner in which the definition is applied to different materials is.

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Are Sunscreens Killing the Coral Reefs?

Scientists have reported that sunscreen may be to blame for dying coral reefs.

This iteration of formulating on trend discusses potentially harmful sunscreen ingredients and proposes other potential ingredient options.

Formulating on Trend: Reef-safe Sunscreen

This installment of "Formulating on Trend" discusses sunscreen ingredients under current scrutiny for allegedly harming coral reefs and proposes alternative options for reef-safe formulations.

EWG continues to target sun care products in latest campaign.

PASS Coalition Answers EWG's Latest Sunscreen Attack

“Everyone, including the FDA, is clear about the benefits of sunscreen,” says Michael Werner, policy advisor to the PASS Coalition. “Currently marketed sunscreen ingredients are a proven tool in the fight against the growing skin cancer epidemic in the United States."

Strategies of Antiaging Actives in Sunscreen Products

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.

Article Download: Formulating Water-resistant Sunscreen Emulsions

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Inside Ingredients: Diatomaceous Earth

Different grades of diatomaceous earth, also known as silicon dioxide, are used for different purposes. Some go into pool filters. Others are used in personal care as abrasives, absorbents, anti-caking and bulking agents, non-surfactant dispersants and opacifying agents. They also can be applied topically as a facial mask or scrub.

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C’est Moi Sunshine Mineral Sunscreen for Toi

C’est Moi has expanded its skin care line to sun care with its “clean,” safe and reef-friendly Sunshine Mineral sunscreen collection. The range includes a sunscreen face stick and face and body lotion.

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Sunscreen Symposium Day Two: Diverse Outlooks Engaged

Cosmetic scientists from around the world descended on Walt Disney World for the two-day 2015 Sunscreen Symposium featuring skin safety, boosting sunscreen efficacy, testing, formulations and more.

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Colored Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide UVA/UVB Protection

Offbeat Sunscreen LLC has created a line of child-friendly sun care products that utilize micronized zinc oxide to protect skin from UVA/UVB radiation.

The resulting composition is anhydrous, transparent and esthetically pleasing.

Patent Pick: J&J Boosts Sunscreen Transparency, Esthetics

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been issued a patent for identifying a silicone, ethanol and UV filter balance that improves the transparency and esthetics of sunscreens. The key? Miscibility.

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Patent Pick: High-SPF, Low-filter Sunscreen

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from Unilever, is a sunscreen composition that provides high protection with low levels of UV filters.

Blocked indole-5,6-quinones (IQs) are said to be precise and tailorable molecules that can offer a bottom-up understanding of properties in eumelanin and have the potential to advance the design of melanin-inspired materials.

Melanin Insights Could Drive Ultra-protective Sunscreens

McGill's Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with Ohio State University and the University of Girona, has identified an approach to stabilize indole-5,6-quinone (IQ), an implicated biosynthetic intermediate and subunit of eumelanin.

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