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Assure+ boosts SPF and UVA-PF values when used in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations. The high purity extract increases these properties by 20-40%.

[with formula] EverCare's Assure+ Boosts SPF in Certain Sunscreens

Recent data shows at low concentrations, Assure+ boosts SPF and UVA-PF values in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations. The high purity extract increased these properties by 20-40%.

J.Edward Beauty's Essential UV SPF 50 Complete Daily Defense Anti-Pollution Lotion + Primer.

J.Edward Beauty's Essential UV SPF 50 Provides Multifunctional Care

J.Edward Beauty’s Essential UV SPF 50 Complete Daily Defense Anti-Pollution Lotion and Primer is formulated for multifunctional skin and sun care benefits.

Infused with green tea and vitamin E and C, this sunscreen balm helps give consumers protection and moisture for bare or balding scalps.

Bevel's Bald Balm Utilizes SPF for Scalp Protection

Infused with green tea and vitamins E and C, this sunscreen balm gives consumers protection and moisture for bare or balding scalps.

Ultralight Face Fluid SPF 50 is ideal for individuals seeking high-performance sun protection without compromising on comfort or skin care benefits.

Byoma Launches Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50

Byoma's Ultralight Face Fluid offers advanced sun protection with skin care benefits, setting a new standard in the sun care industry.

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Ultra Chemical Highlights Bicotene Natural for Enhanced Beta Carotene Delivery, Skin Protection

Bicotene Natural is said to deliver stabilized beta-carotene deep into the skin using double encapsulation, preventing collagen damage from UV exposure while supporting membrane repair, among other benefits.

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[podcast] Author Commentary: Estelle Loing, Ph.D., on Safeguarding Squalene

Estelle Loing, Ph.D., global R&D director for IFF/Lucas Meyer, authored a new article about protecting squalene from pollution-initiated oxidation. In this podcast, she explains the inspiration for this work.

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From Sea to Skin: Marine-Derived Sun Protection

Rising consumer demand for environmentally-friendly sunscreen filters makes way for studies such as this from the British Journal of Dermatology, which examines the efficacy of seaweed-derived ingredients for UV protection.

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Total Exposure: The Future of Sun Care is Full Light Protection

History has revealed what has become well-known today: the human skin requires sun protection. But are UV filters enough? Here, the authors discuss the negative effects caused by other wavelengths. In addition, they propose a full light defense strategy.

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Patent Pick: L'Oréal Steps Up the Sunscreen Game

Pop Quiz: What does it take to achieve a high SPF, high UV-A rated sunscreen within the U.S. FDA's sunscreen filter constraints? This isn't a game; it's the focus of a new patent application from L'Oréal. Read on to learn more.

Protein-protected Emollient Spheres

A new oilbody line of ingredients utilizes a technology in which the protein-protected emollient spheres are harvested fully intact and without traditional chemical seed crushing methods.

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Carotenoids for Dietary Photoprotection

Sun exposure leads to the production of free radicals in skin and to damage to elastin and collagen, resulting in premature aging. Studies of consuming carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables have shown lower incidences of skin pathology. Carotenoids are among the most efficient natural scavengers of free radicals and may be used as oral sun protection, as is discussed here.

Extremolyte for Antiaging and After-sun

This extremolyte-based ingredient is said to protect, revitalize and rejuvenate human skin.

Researchers Find UVA Protection in Strawberry Extract

Researchers from universities in Spain and Italy have uncovered photoprotective properties in a strawberry extract.

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UV Bye from Ceramiracle Protects Skin from Within

UV Bye is Ceramiracle’s latest product for UV protection and prevention. The supplement is formulated with polypodium, grape seed extract and “Red Orange Complex” to keep skin healthy and sun-ready.

An article highlights the potential dangers of UV VIS and infrared light and a need to further test natural products, while suggesting methods to further strengthen current sunscreen and anti-aging products.

How Natural Antioxidants, Iron Chelators Boost Sunscreens and Anti-aging Products

A recent article reviews the mechanisms of aging caused by excess ROS production due to UV, visible and infrared light exposure. Natural antioxidants with specific properties are proposed to strengthen sunscreens and anti-aging products.

Carbopol BioSense polymer is Lubrizol's first readily biodegradable rheology modifier extracted from sustainably sourced eucalyptus forests.

Lubrizol Boosts Skin's Bioelectricity with Lectroglaze – Plus Three Polymers to Advance Sustainability

These novel ingredients showcase advances in biotechnology, the skin microbiome, polymer science and sustainability while addressing key trends in skin, hair and personal care formulations.

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Editor's Note: Discontinuity and Your Inner Innovator

One innovative mash-up has been capturing consumer dollars: multifunctional color cosmetics. Whether fortified with SPF or moisturizing properties, makeup with added benefits is driving color sales. In relation, this month, we've created our own color and sun mash-up.

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Patent Pick: Fullerene Sunscreens for Next-gen Protection

Simplify, simplify, simplify. Poetic words on life from Thoreau, and a more recent edict from consumers—for product labels, that is. This notion is echoed by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in a new sunscreen patent application.