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Gattefossé studied the effects of sunscreen on skin that had layered products in order to analyze sensory and efficacy.

Gattefossé Reveals Effects of Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Film Former Layering

Gattefossé analyzed the efficacy and sensory effects of sunscreens applied to skin on top of other products. Results suggest film formers are a key ingredient.

The set is PETA approved, gluten free and ethically sourced.

Coco & Eve x Sand & Sky Launch Face Tan Set

The set includes tanning face drops and a face cream with water-based formulas.

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Natural Me Time ABC Tinted Sunscreen, SPF 30 by Grant Industries

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Study Reveals Adverse Shift in Skin Microbiome After Ocean Swimming

16S rRNA gene sequencing has revealed a detrimental shift in the human skin microbiome post-ocean swimming that raises the risk of infection. Results were recently published in Environmental Research.

Research has shown that methylene blue could be an effective alternative to organic sunscreens alleged to cause coral damage.

Research Marks Methylene Blue as Effective Coral-safe Sunscreen

Research suggests methylene blue could serve as an effective UV filter alternative to organic sunscreens alleged to cause coral damage.

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Shadowing Plants: Phytochemicals for Sustainable Sun Protection, A Commentary

Plants have evolved an array of metabolites to face photo-oxidative stress and irradiation. This article offers a commentary about how such phytoconstituents could support the development of effective, natural and sustainable sun protection.

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Olivem® 2090, Hallstar’s new W/O cold process emulsifier, helps create naturally elegant sunscreens

New cold-process, nature-derived W/O emulsifier Olivem® 2090 is especially well-suited to sun care formulating.

This 'Read the Label' looks at Elemis's Daily Defense Shield SPF 30, which is said to provide UV protection and long-lasting hydration on the skin with a blend of coconut, jojoba oils, panthenol, melanin and more.

Read the Label: Elemis Daily Defence Shield SPF 30

This "Read the Label" looks at Elemis's Daily Defence Shield SPF 30, which is said to provide UV protection and long-lasting hydration with a blend of coconut, jojoba oils, panthenol, melanin and more.

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5 Decades of Nutricosmetics: Amway Chews Over Clinical Studies of Carotenoids

Researchers from Amway, et al., have published an extensive review in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine of 50 years of clinical studies exploring the skin protection benefits of carotenoid ingestibles.

(left to right) Superfuel Serum Stick, Superlight Sunscreen and Supercharged Rest Mist.

Hero Cosmetics Launches Force Shield Collection

The collection is designed to protect and support the skin's barrier.

“This sunburn moisturizing soap not only glides on smooth when washing in the shower but the organic, natural ingredients rehydrate and exfoliate skin to help decrease redness, irritation, peeling and pain.”

WILD Organic Skincare Soothes Burned Skin with Original Sunburn Soap

This sunburn moisturizing soap is reported to not only glide on smoothly when washing in the shower, but the organic, natural ingredients also rehydrate and exfoliate skin to help decrease redness, irritation, peeling and pain.

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Colorescience Expands Face Shield Sunscreen Line with Flex and Matte

Both color-tinted coverage sunscreens provide UV and pollution defense along with hydration to promote skin health.

Additional formulation benefits discovered for this active includes long-lasting moisturization, high stability and strong pigment suspension.

Lubrizol Uncovers Additional Benefits for Kelco-Care Diutan Gum

Additional formulation benefits discovered for this active include long-lasting moisturization, high stability and strong pigment suspension.

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Benzene in Sunscreens Prompts FDA Citizen Petition, PCPC Responds

Benzene has been detected in several brands and batches of sunscreens above the 2 ppm threshold, Valisure LLC reported, though most likely as a contaminant, another source noted. The firm has petitioned the FDA to act; the PCPC is carefully reviewing these findings.

Oh.So's After Sun and Hands Sanitizer are created with natural colloidal silver.

Oh.So Launches After Sun Spray

Oh.So has also launched a refillable size of its organic hand sanitizer.

Previous studies have shown that curcumin can decrease sunlight-induced inflammation, damage to human skin cells and the expression of sun-induced collagen destroying matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

Curcumin Nanoparticles May Be Viable Adjuvant for Sunscreen

Mice pretreated with curcumin nanoparticles had less erythema and inflammation, decreased apoptosis and less p53 expression following exposure to UVB than those in the control group.

'Our deep knowledge of the therapeutic benefits of oat led us to believe an oat daily skin care regimen can help replenish the skin barrier in cancer patients who experience xerosis and pruritus due to systemic oncological treatment.'

J&J Presents on Skin Health, Oncology Care, Emotions/Acne and Sunscreens at AAD

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Consumer Health revealed skin research during the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) VMX 2021 event in 13 posters and 3 talks covering topics ranging from sunscreens for all skin tones, to emollient skin care in oncology therapy, anti-acne and more.

Sunscreen Simulator 4.0 provides more options for digitally defining the UV protection of a sun protection product.

BASF Care Creations 4.0 Sunscreen Simulator Update

This digital tool supports the development of sunscreens and is updated to integrate cockpit functionality and evaluate the interaction of UV filters and emollients.