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Symrise Introduces Neo Heliopan Fusion, a 4-in-1 UV Filter Blend for SPF 50+ Formulas

The innovation combines three crystalline UV filters solubilized in one liquid UV filter, designed to simplify the formulation process for high SPF, broad-spectrum sun protection in cosmetic products.

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Comprehensive Review Confirms Safety of Avobenzone UV Filter

The review concluded avobenzone has a strong safety profile, shows minimal absorption through the skin, and presents no significant toxicological risks when used within approved concentrations.

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DSM-Firmenich x ASTech Forge Partnership to Advance Global Sun Care Market

“Through this cooperation, we will showcase ASTech’s UV filter technology to the world and together with DSM-Firmenich, lead the standards of the global UV filter ingredients market.”

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BASF and dsm-firmenich Score Major Win as FDA Clears First New UV Filter in 27 Years

The move is expected to streamline product development, simplify supply chains and accelerate the launch of next-generation moisturizers, skin tints and hybrid complexion products.

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A Sunscreen Revolution Is Coming to the US

For the first time in more than two decades, a new, innovative UV filter is on the brink of FDA approval in the United States.

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FDA Proposal Includes dsm-firmenich's Parsol Shield as Approved Active

If approved, this milestone would mark the first new UV filter introduced in the United States in over 25 years, closing a longstanding innovation gap for American consumers and public health.

“Consumers are increasingly asking for highly effective sunscreens and daily moisturizers with integrated sun protection that also protect the environment,' said Martina Issleib, global product manager functionals at Symrise.

Symrise's SymEffect UV Boosts Sustainable SPF

The in-vivo-tested booster can reportedly address the challenge of manufacturing SPF sunscreens with high concentrations of UV filters by enabling manufacturers to achieve higher protection at the same UV filter concentration in a product.

By solving common solubility issues (i.e., the re-crystallization of crystalline UV filters), SymSol ProSun supports product efficacy and duration of SPF defense as well as improved sensory experiences.

Symrise's SymSol ProSun Solves Crystalline UV Filter Solubility & Stability Problems for Enhanced SPF Defense & Skin Sensory Benefits

By solving common solubility issues (i.e., the re-crystallization of crystalline UV filters), SymSol ProSun supports product efficacy and duration of SPF defense as well as improved sensory experiences.

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FDA Endorses Bemotrizinol Amid Push for Modernized OTC and Sunscreen Standards

The U.S. FDA has proposed adding bemotrizinol, a globally recognized UV filter, to the list of approved active ingredients for OTC sunscreens, responding to advocacy from organizations like DSM-Firmenich.

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Has DSM-Firmenich Put Us on a Path to a New U.S. Sunscreen Approval?

DSM-Firmenich has submitted its Parsol Shield (INCI: Bemotrizinol) UV filter to the FDA for review in hopes of earning it a GRASE status and inclusion in the U.S. OTC Sunscreen Monograph. This would be the first new sunscreen added in 25 years.

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Sustainable SPF Booster for Advanced Sun Protection

Croda's new biodegradable SPF booster offers more sustainable pathways for high performance SPF and UVA protection.

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Inolex Unveils Sunscreen Performance Booster as Bemotrizinol Clears US Regulatory Hurdles

LexFeel Enhance MB is a polymer-based technology aimed at stabilizing bemotrizinol while upgrading sensory performance.

Ideal for makeup and sunscreen applications, Siltech CA Plus provides water-repellency and emolliency to formulations while also providing a smooth sensorial effect.

Siltech Unveiling New Dispersant for Pigments and Sunscreen Filters

Ideal for makeup and sunscreen applications, Siltech CA Plus provides water-repellency and emolliency to formulations while also providing a smooth sensorial effect.

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Ultra Violette Makes U.S. Sunscreen History With First Bemotrizinol Launch

The sunscreen ingredient Americans have waited 27 years to access finally arrives.

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Nanomox Disrupts the Zinc Oxide Playbook for Mineral Sunscreen

Nanomox says its proprietary process enables precise control over zinc oxide’s particle size, shape and crystallinity, allowing the company to tune the material for both optical and UV-performance characteristics.

Hostacerin CCT enables stable, low-viscosity skin care and wet wipes and can boost moisturization in formulas.

Clariant Enables Minimalism, SPF Efficacy with Hostacerin CCT, Eclipsogen CAP + Nanocon Series

During in-cosmetics Asia, Clariant debuted its Hostacerin CCT emulsifier with wide-ranging formulation capabilities in addition to the new Eclipsogen CAP series of encapsulated UV filters for high UV protection efficacy at low concentrations.

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Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost

“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap