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SciPharm Unveils Audit Kit for Sunscreen Test Report Evaluation

The audit kit is a three-part solution tailored to ensure accuracy and adherence to international testing standards.

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Does Your Product Belong Among the C&T Allē Award Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out

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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

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2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods

In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.

'[Sunscreen] developers will be able to innovate more efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety for consumers.'

[update] How ISO's Endorsement of Two Test Methods Will Enlighten Sunscreen Development

After 10 years, sunscreen developers are nearing the finish line for more ethical, cost efficient, reliable and faster testing thanks to ISO's endorsement of two standards. The final vote was in September 2024. Here, two experts explain what this means.

The authors believe that adding the properties of a wide range of commercial sunscreens to the system database will increase the rate of appropriate sunscreen usage by customers.

AmorePacific, Hanyang Univ. Dynamically Visualize UV Dose on SPF-protected Skin

Work by AmorePacific and Hanyang University, Seoul, published in Skin Research & Technology, reveals a dynamic approach to visualize UV dose based on MED, weather, outdoor activity, etc., on SPF-protected skin.

Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10

Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10

As regulatory pressure on personal care products intensifies and consumer demand for sustainable beauty options grows, brands must deliver exceptional performance alongside verifiable sustainability attributes — such as ingredient biodegradability.

TDF Blu Viole Sunscreen specifically protects the skin from not only sun damage but blue light as well, preventing hyperpigmentation, melasma and brown spots.

TDF Blu Voile Sunscreen Found to Protect Against Blue Light

The skin-protecting efficacy against the effects of blue light irradiation was analyzed, as well as the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of protein carbonylation in human skin explants.

The skin care industry has typically focused its testing on skin types 1 through 3, leaving 4% of tests with skin types 5 and 6.

Report: Superdrug Commits to Increase Sunscreen Testing on Darker Skin Tones

Superdrug has reportedly committed to include at least 35% of skin types 5 and 6 in its sun cream and skin care trials.

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Impaired Barrier Affects Skin's Sensitivity to UV Radiation

Skin care products that improve skin conditions associated with UV sensitivity, and include sunscreen are important for protection against the hazards of UV radiation.

(Depiction only) The new method uses the spectroradiometric measurement of residual UV from a single pre-irradiation dose through a thin layer of sunscreen applied to a multi-layer substrate.

7 Years in the Making: CE Recommends In vitro SPF Double Plate Test Method

"... No in vitro method had [previously] advanced to the stage that CE could recommend it. So those who did not want to use an in vivo method could use any ... unvalidated method; this should no longer be the case."

Knowledge in sun protection has become more comprehensive, making sunscreen testing and development more challenging. This article explores what we know and what is needed in terms of sunscreen testing, regulation and consumer communication.

Are UV Tests and Protection Headed in the Right Direction?

Knowledge in sun protection has become more comprehensive, making sunscreen testing and development more challenging. This article explores what we know and what is needed in terms of sunscreen testing, regulation and consumer communication.

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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.

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‘Cleaning Up’ Sun Care: Natural Wax/Surfactant Blend for Sustainable Performance

Many clean beauty edicts emphasize the replacement of synthetic ingredients with sustainable and natural-derived materials wherever possible. Maintaining the same or better efficacy, however, poses a formulation challenge. This article explores the efficacy of multipurpose natural wax/surfactant blend to replace several traditional materials with one.