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The company reports Suncare Zen - KT is suitable for the most delicate skin, providing a refreshing and non-greasy experience.

Chemical Brothers' Suncare Zen KT Blends Safer UV Protection with Easy Formulating

Per the company, the aqueous dispersion makes for easier formulation and is compatible with most skin care formulas. It is positioned as an alternative to chemical sunscreens.

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.

The company's additives and specialty ingredients are tunable and can scale multiple markets.

Ashland’s Transformed Vegetable Oil Platform for Benefits in Sun Care, Conditioning, Oral Care and More

The company's additives and specialty ingredients are tunable and can scale multiple markets.

'[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.

Kenvue Skin Care Research Findings Aad 2024 Microbiome Adobe Stock 586841786

Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings

Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.

“Harnessing the organization's full potential is essential to implementing sustainable practices site-wide,” says Katie Gillespie, Accupac’s chief human resources officer. “This is achieved by encouraging behavior-based changes, offering education and fostering a culture of sustainability. Every process and project must prioritize continuous improvement and sustainability, ensuring these principles are ingrained in our organization's core values and actions.”

Beauty Manufacturing Trends: 6 Dimensions of Sustainability

From water usage and packaging to enhanced production capabilities for the benefit of workers and clients, manufacturers are taking a deep and nuanced look at their ecological impacts.

Annika Groenick, product and sales manager, Berg + Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG, says, “Sun care has traditionally been a category driven by seasonal sales. As UV radiation is known to be one of the major causes of skin cancer and premature skin aging, SPF is essential not only in traditional sunscreens but also in daily care products.'

Insider Insights: Sun Care & Color Cosmetics Trends + Launches | Packaging for Beauty | Ingestible Best Practices

Multi-functionality and sustainability are dominating these markets.

Benzoic acid, naturally found in prunes, shares some similarities with salicylic acid in its lipophilic nature, allowing it to remove intercellular lipids for successful exfoliation, per the company.

Active Concepts Introduces ACB Sal-Vation, Salicylic Acid Alternative for Skin, Acne Care

Benzoic acid, naturally found in prunes, shares some similarities with salicylic acid in its lipophilic nature, allowing it to remove intercellular lipids for successful exfoliation, per the company.

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Read the Label: Vacation Brand Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse

"...I recently picked up Vacation’s Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse. Admittedly, I came for the SPF, but I stayed for the unique mousse texture..." writes Alison Wery, in her latest Read the Label column. Read on to learn about this formula design.

“Sunscreen is poised to see a sensorial shakeup,” says Michelle Chavez, vice president of innovation, Accupac. “Rather than traditional sunscreens, we will start to see the entrance of 'fun-screens,' UV protectants that drive engagement and that consumers want to use every day.”

The 2024 Sun Care Agenda

From fun-screen to multifuctional claims and enhanced performance, sun defense has entered a more dynamic era.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V.'s SPD-WT1 Hydrophobic Treated Ultrafine Titanium Dioxide for Sun Care

SPD-WT1 offers sensorial benefits and SPF properties in addition to its environmentally friendly profile by using water instead of organic or synthetic solvents − notably for sun care applications.

Squared Circles' founders, from left: Osman Khan, Lukas Derksen and Alexander Gilkes.

Squared Circles (Freaks of Nature, Magic Molecule) Gains $40M in Funding to Launch 5 More Health & Wellness Brands

Squared Circles' platform is build around a "Conscious Maximalist" philosophy, built around a "new conscious consumer mindset shift shared by 46 million Americans."

Current scientific literature points to “growing evidence that cellular senescence may be an essential mechanism that drives organismal aging,” including in the skin, leading to common issues such as “wrinkling, sagging, dryness or age spots.”

Beauty’s War on Senescence: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Regenerative technologies that clear the skin of zombie cells are reshaping beauty claims possibilities. PLUS: in-cosmetics Global 2024 ingredient highlights.

According to Spate's TikTok hashtag tracker, the tag #hotgirlperfume is up almost 10 million percent, week over week.

3 Top Trends in Beauty: Dundas Makeup, Bacne Spray and #HotGirlPerfume

Our weekly Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers insights in searches and tags related to cosmetics. Three top trends this week include: Dundas makeup, bacne spray and #hotgirlperfume, among others. Following, we dug a little deeper.

OS-01 Body SPF is a light-weight, hydrating formula that blends seamlessly into the skin, leaving it feeling smooth, glowing and most importantly protected.

OneSkin Launches OS-01 Body SPF

It is formulated with OneSkin’s proprietary OS-01 Senescence Blocking Peptide targeting existing aging while also providing a trifecta of protection from UV, collagen breakdown and skin aging.

Seventy-six percent of survey respondents love products that do double duty–skin care benefits plus sun protection.

Consumers’ Sun Care Wish List: New Consumer Data

From no white cast to skin-friendly ingredients such as vitamin C and collagen, shoppers reveal their top needs.

The phrases 'cosmetics lash xl' and 'Yep cosmetics lash xl' have surged in searches within the past week. TikTok reports some 88.1 million posts on the product, with one of the most popular 'results' videos capturing 59.9 K views.

Trending: Yep Cosmetics Lash XL Growth Serum, Bambie Thug, Hair Marbling and More

What searches and hashtags in beauty are trending this week? Our Consumer Pulse report reveals: Yep Cosmetics Lash XL growth serum, AOA makeup blender and Drop Liquid Foundation, Bambie Thug (no makeup), discoloration/retinol/mandelic/TXA serum and more.

The EWG approves only one in four sunscreens, which has lead to criticism for fearmongering from the PCPC.

[updated] EWG Releases 2024 Sunscreen Guidelines, PCPC Pushes Back

The EWG approves only one in four sunscreens, which has lead to criticism for fearmongering from the PCPC.