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Section: Testing > Sun Protection
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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.
Aug 18th, 2016
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New Passion for Passion Fruit: Sun Protection
Thai researchers have juicy news on passion fruit—apparently, extract from its seeds can boost the SPF levels in makeup. A recent paper published in the Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences explains.
Jul 11th, 2017
Italian researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B3 can help protect skin cells from certain types of UV radiation.
Nicotinamide Can Protect Skin Cells From UV-Induced Damage
Italian researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B3 can help protect skin cells from certain types of UV radiation.
Nov 11th, 2020
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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.
Nov 2nd, 2017
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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.
Aug 11th, 2017
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Topical and Dietary Paths Provide Synergistic Sun Protection
Lycored, a producer of natural carotenoids, released a study showing that dietary carotenoids may create a synergistic effect with sunscreens to better protect skin against UV damage.
May 21st, 2018
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