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Research Reviews Non-penetrating Sunscreen Vehicles, Looks to Jojoba
Several "carriers for the future" were highlighted, such as lipid carriers, cyclodextrin derivatives, encapsulation approaches and non-penetrating sunscreens incorporating UV filters and jojoba oil conjugates.
Sun Protection
‘Cleaning Up’ Sun Care: Natural Wax/Surfactant Blend for Sustainable Performance
Literature/Data
Nicotinamide Can Protect Skin Cells From UV-Induced Damage
Latest
Safety/Stability
Sunscreen Absorption Makes Waves Again, FDA Shifts Toward Test Sample Selection
Questions of sunscreen absorption made waves once again in a recent report in the
Wall Street Journal
. Prior reports found no cause for concern while more recently, the FDA turned its focus to the selection method for sunscreens used in absorption tests.
Sponsored
Upcycling: a mid-term trend or a new economic model?
Sophim highlights upcycling and addresses this tendency flooding the cosmetic industry: is it a mid-term trend or THE economic model to adopt for a sustainable future?
Event Coverage
Future Testing, Safety and Formulating Headline the Sunscreen Symposium
"I am convinced the earth-shattering event [in sunscreens] will eventually become the greater awareness for the big difference between SPFindoor and SPFoutdoor," writes Uli Osterwalder, regarding new findings at this year's Sunscreen Symposium.
Sun Protection
Hallstar’s Sunscreen Testing Platform is More Science than Art
Hallstar’s patented Solasure™ platform is the dawning of a new age in sunscreen testing: scientific, quantified, uniform, repeatable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective.
Sun Protection
The Big Reveal: UV Imaging Uncovers Sun Protection, Skin Dryness and Microbiome
UV reflectance and fluorescence photography can provide insights into skin conditions that are otherwise not visible. This paper describes how these techniques can effectively measure sun protection, dry skin, acne and the microbiome, to aid in product development.
Article sponsored by
Gattefossé
Sun Protection
BASF Tool Analyzes Sun Care's Environmental Impact
The methodology evaluates the environmental compatibility of UV filters in order to help brands create more sustainable sun care.
Literature/Data
[video] Mycosporine-like Amino Acids Boost UV Protection
One way to improve SPF is to observe natural entities regularly exposed to the sun. In this interview, recorded at the IFSCC Congress, Marc Pissavini, Ph.D., describes a material inspired by coral to boost UV protection.
SPF/Sun
Sunscreen Data Requests, Misperceptions and the Public Health Crisis
"The FDA is not saying 40% of sunscreens (or whatever) do not meet its rules for safety and effectiveness—not to the extent the EWG is suggesting." But the FDA also is muddying the waters, according to PASS Coalition adviser Michael Werner.
Sun Protection
[video] Student Poster: The Effects of Blue Light on Skin
Lisa Stevens, of Azelis and the University of Cincinnati, explained her research on the effects of blue light in skin during in the most recent TeamWorks conference and exhibition.
Efficacy
Adaptive Measures: Translating UV Protection to Hair Claims
To test preventative hair care treatments against UV damage, sensitive techniques are required. Here, DSC was used to define a ratio between artificial and natural irradiance levels; from this, methods were built to substantiate claims for UV protection in hair.
Method/Process
[video] Novel In vitro SPF Test Method Validated
Validation criteria have been a shortcoming of in vitro SPF testing; until now. A new method recently was validated; Marc Pissavini, Ph.D., explains, in this video interview.
