A recent scientific review underscores rutin's potential as a sustainable and effective ingredient for sunscreens, highlighting its UV absorption capabilities, stability, skin permeability, and minimal environmental impact, while also addressing...
In this exclusive CosmeticsDesign Q&A, Carl D'Ruiz, Senior Manager of Science and Advocacy at Beauty & Care N.A., dsm-firmenich, shares key insights on regulatory challenges, potential solutions, and the importance of industry-government...
South Korean brand Franz Skincare has developed patches that claim to offer broad-spectrum sun protection to address the challenge of sunscreen reapplication.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual Guide to Sunscreens, unveiling its insights and safety concerns which could impact cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers and prompting a strong industry response....
We spoke with PCPC President and CEO Thomas Myers about how industry leaders at the recent Sunscreen Showcase are transforming sun care and addressing pressing regulatory challenges in US sun safety.
A recent Mintel report reveals that increased awareness of 'long-term impacts of sun exposure,' as well as a focus on product efficacy are influencing the growing demand for sun protection products by younger US consumers.
As skin cancer rates in the US continue to rise, Vermont has taken a proactive step towards sun safety by affirming students' rights to possess and apply sunscreen at school, a move supported by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.
CosmeticsDesign spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS as we explored the Inspiration Zone, which showcased a curated selection of groundbreaking ingredients reflecting the industry's...
Following increased concerns regarding the safety of long-term and repeat exposure to zinc oxide in sun screen products, researchers recently published a study examining if the molecules penetrate the skin's surface via topical application.
The program, which focuses on sun care formulation and product development challenges, offers cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers access to 'video content, downloadable formulations, and ingredient highlights.'
Scientists at L’Oréal’s Research and Development team found a polymer, abbreviated AAHCP, that can improve sunscreen texture and function, along with increasing the efficiency of SPF factors.
Following the success of its first Safer Under the Sun conference, which focused on cancer awareness, dsm-firmenich took the decision to focus the 2023 event on how its current sun care innovation pipeline is gearing up to creating change in the industry
Next-generation sun care, thinking local, the value of waste, menopause wellness and the importance of clinical proof-points are the top five beauty trends this year, being driven by an era of intentional consumption, says trend forecaster Beautystreams.
As beauty continues its shift away from animal-based ingredients to plant-based, it’s going to be worthwhile diving much deeper into biotechnology for more sustainable, sophisticated, efficient and innovative formulas, says the CEO of US biology startup...
Special Edition: ACTIVE BEAUTY – VITAMINS, MINERALS AND PLANT POWER
Topical cosmetic application of vitamin C is more effective than oral supplementation when targeting skin health, but challenges remain around stability and absorption, finds a review.
Daily-use products with UV protection will be a key driver of global beauty growth in years to come, as changes to the weather and consumer knowledge push it into a very real daily need space, says the CEO of L’Oréal.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.
As a ban on chemical UV filters goes into effect later this year in Maui a Hawaii-based sunscreen brand partnered with Four Seasons to start protecting reefs now.
International beauty major L’Oréal has unveiled its first filtration technology that protects the skin against ultra-long UVA rays, marking what it defines a breakthrough in sun care.
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month winds to a close, check up on the latest in UV protection research, customer desires and expert perspective in the SPF space.
Kose says it has established a method that can evaluate the effects of cosmetic ingredients on corals with high reliability, and has shown that seven UV protection components do not pose a threat.
Ingredient supplier Delavie has created a SPF booster from bacteria tested at the International Space Station. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Delavie President Kyle Landry about the development of the ingredient, which is still undergoing safety testing.
Kao Corporation is relaunching its sun care brand, Allie, with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products that align with recent sunscreen regulations implemented to preserve the marine ecosystem.
The focus on beauty as a form of self-care and the role diet and nutrition play on our beauty habits grew for consumers during lockdowns amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says research by ingredient firm Lycored.
The multinational health care and consumer goods company issued a voluntary recall this week for 4 Neutrogena brand sunscreens and 1 Aveeno brand sunscreen.
Scientists working at the beauty maker’s Research and Innovation facility in Clark, New Jersey, published an article in JDD earlier this year on the relationship among ceramides, UV radiation, and skin barrier function. Now the company’s CeraVe brand...
The sun care ingredient company is based in the National Research Council facility in Montreal, Québec. And thanks to the government’s economic recovery efforts, Elkimia is buying new equipment and developing more sun care actives.
Late last month, the Tennessee-based contract manufacturer announced that distribution for 2 Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen products has expanded into Canada.
Special Edition: Advances in sun protection - skin science and ingredients innovation
There remains significant scope to advance beauty supplements that care for sensitive skin exposed to the sun and even greater potential for smart co-branding with sun care brands, says the founder of D+ For Care.
With tradeshows going digital, ingredient supplies disrupted by the pandemic, and work-from-home precautions changing the way so many beauty industry insiders navigate the workday, keeping up on new ingredient launches can be a challenge. Here Cosmetics...
Sophia Hutchins, founder of a new brand called lumasol, believes so. Cosmetics Design checked in with her earlier this week to find out how she’s made timely sun care reapplication easy to remember and compatible with today’s consumer lifestyles.
After 20 years on the market, the clean beauty brand is refreshing its branding, signing a deal with Ulta, and launching a new line of products—formulated with CBD—called ENHANCE.
The household cleaning company has bought 2 sun care businesses and a men’s skin care line this year, bringing the number of brands in the SC Johnson lifestyle category up to 8.
The Canada-based beauty and personal care manufacturer announced the latest in a series of acquisitions this week. This time the company adds California-based prestige manufacturer Benchmark to its global network of product production facilities.
Yesterday, Cosmetics Design published an item here about the prevalence of marine ingredients and solid personal care solutions seen at last week’s in-cosmetics NA in New York City. Here we explore a few more concepts that stood out at the trade show.
Ingredient makers, packagers, distributors, contract manufacturers, processing equipment companies, testing labs, and other suppliers filled the Long Beach Convention Center last week, exhibiting the latest and most popular solutions for the cosmetics,...
The Latin American market for beauty and personal care has seen huge strides in both innovation and growth. And although it is not a world leader in trends, there is still plenty going on to keep the industry busy.
This month, the skin care brand announced a new partnership with the Coral Restoration Foundation, a non-profit working to reestablish reefs in Florida and around the world. For mission-driven MyChelle, the partnership is about finding ways to both realize...
Cosmetics Design reached out to Lisa Perez, marketing director at Coppertone, to learn how Bayer’s well-known sunscreen brand is strategically repositioning itself, educating consumers, and updating its products to keep pace in today’s fast-moving personal...
At the NYSCC Suppliers Day event earlier this month in New York City, the raw materials supplier was showing chemists and R&D pros what’s newly possible with its ethanol-based polymers and polyurethane dispersions. The Covestro team also sat down...
DSM’s latest sunscreen ingredient—which the company is demonstrating this week at The Sunscreen Symposium—promises to improve product stability and simplify development.
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