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Sun care

Sun Care


Most types of skin cancers are a result of exposure to the UV rays in sunlight. People can also be exposed to artificial sources of UV rays, such as tanning beds and booths. So, sunscreens with the right UV filters are must have.

Every now and then there is an update in sunscreen regulations to ensure the safety of the consumers. Explore advancements in sun care market, such as regulation updates, innovative ingredients, high SPF, bio-based and mineral-based sunscreens, and after tan products.

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Sep 2, 2009 | Article

Cosmeceuticals’ Beautiful Syncretism

By Nancy Jeffries

The Sixth Annual Cosmeceuticals Conference was held on June 29 and 30, at the Downtown Conference Center of Pace University, in New York City. Program Chair, Navin Geria, Vice President, Research...

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Aug 3, 2009 | Article

Formulating Sun Care Products: what is your biggest challenge?

Formulating sunscreen products is always a challenge and most of time more difficult than formulating skin care products. The reason for this complexity is due to the number of parameters that the...

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May 26, 2009 | Article

Sun Care Protection and Market Innovation

By Nancy Jeffries

With global warming a factor for increased sun exposure, and UV damage to skin, hair and overall health, direct correlates, manufacturers and scientists are finding ways to educate consumers about...

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Jun 26, 2008 | Article

Faking It: Self Tanners Gaining Popularity

By Imogen Matthews

Self tanning products have been around for years, but unfortunately have gained a bad reputation for producing unconvincing results. Those who used earlier versions will remember the strong biscuity...

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Apr 2, 2008 | Article

Upcoming Changes in the FDA Sunscreen Monograph

By Nick Morante

There will be some new changes to the United States Food and Drug Administration's Sunscreen Monograph. These changes seem simple but may take some time to enact. Since the first original sunscreen...

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Feb 19, 2008 | Article

Fair Trade

By Nick Morante

There are times that I am asked by the Editors of SpecialChem to write about topics that come directly from you, the readers. Things that you want to read and learn about that affect our industry...

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Jan 31, 2008 | Article

Skin Care Advances – Delivery and Ingredient Innovation Re-Shape the Category

By Nancy Jeffries

Dermatological skin care, also known as cosmeceuticals cater largely to the needs of mature skin, offering skin tightening, toning, and brightening...

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Dec 19, 2007 | Article

Sunburn in Winter

With the winter months not as far away as one might think, maintaining that golden tan people worked so hard on during the summer is on the top of people's minds...

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Dec 12, 2007 | Article

What Happened in 2007?

By Nick Morante

2007 was a big year for cosmetics. Looking back at the last 12 months, there have been some amazing accomplishments in the cosmetics and personal care industry. REACH, the European regulatory...

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Oct 5, 2007 | Article

Trends – Dealing with Sun Reactions

By Nick Morante

It is summer again and everyone will be going to the beach or just basking in the sun in an attempt to get some healthy color in his or her skin. The sun produces invisible ultraviolet radiation...

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