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Sunscreen Agents

Sunscreens are ingredients that intend to prevent the harmful U.V radiations in sunlight from penetrating the skin layers both physically and chemically. Added to cosmetic formulations, they protect the skin from sunburns and other damages caused by harmful UV radiations. Sunscreens can be classified as physical and chemical sunscreens. While physical sunscreens reflect light in the visible and U.V spectrum, chemical sunscreens act by absorbing the U.V light.
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UV Filters Selection
Sun plays a major role in skin aging. Many daily-use cosmetic products consist of UV protection ingredients as consumers have become more aware. Today’s sun care formulator must achieve high SPF and challenging UVA protection standards, while also making products elegant enough to encourage consumer compliance, and cost-effective enough to be affordable in difficult economic times. Among a number of UV filters available in the market today, are you struggling to find the right product for your sun care formulation? Understand in detail here, different UV filter chemistries and factors that improve the product’s performance. Find out attributes to consider while selecting...
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News related to Sunscreen Agents

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in-cosmetics Asia to Highlight Clean Beauty, Sun Care & Transforming Formulations
Sep 13, 2019 |Industry News
Beiersdorf Unveils New Skin Care Brand for Tattooed Skin
Mar 23, 2018 |Product News
Clariant Unveils Novel Rheology Modifier at PCHi 2018 - Aristoflex® Silk
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Sun Care Regulations Round-up! - By Belinda Carli
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Sep 21, 2016 |Article
Innovative Multifunctional Ingredients Aid Cost Reduction
Mar 9, 2016 |Article
BB and CC Creams: What Are They All About? - By Nick Morante
Mar 9, 2016 |Article
Sunscreen Formulation Principles and Theory - By Belinda Carli
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Product Name
Supplier
Description
Velvesil* Mul-T gel
Momentive Performance Materials
Caprylyl Methicone, Boron Nitride and C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer. Velvesil* Mul-T gel by Momentive Performance Materials acts as an anti-aging, sunscreen and anti-acne agent. It... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Powders & Blushes
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)>Sun protection
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal Broad UVB
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (37-43%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%) (and) Alumina (1-5%). BNPoly® UV Crystal Broad UVB by The... view more
Applications
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • silky feel
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal TR 22
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (37-43%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%) (and) Alumina (1-5%). BNPoly® UV Crystal TR 22 by The... view more
Applications
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • long-lasting protection
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal TR 35
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (37-43%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%). BNPoly® UV Crystal TR 35 by The Innovation Company acts... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)>Body care>Talc, powders
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • softness
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal TR 45
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (37-43%) (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane (2-5%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%) (and) Alumina (1-5%)... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • shine / radiance
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal UVA
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (37-43%) (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane (2-5%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%) (and) Alumina (1-5%)... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • softness
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal UVA/UVB
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Zinc Oxide (45-60%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%). BNPoly® UV Crystal UVA/UVB by The Innovation Company acts as a... view more
Applications
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • creaminess/rich feel
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal UVB
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (35-45%) (and) Stearic Acid (2-5%) (and) Alumina (2-5%) (and) Dimethicone (1-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%). BNPoly® UV... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • lubricius feeling
  • silky feel
    • ...
BNPoly® UV Crystal UVB/UVA
The Innovation Company
Boron Nitride (45-60%) (and) Titanium Dioxide (35-45%) (and) Dimethicone (2-5%) (and) Isododecane (1-5%) (and) Ethylene/VA Copolymer (1-5%) (and) Stearic Acid (1-5%) (and) Alumina (1-5%). BNPoly® UV... view more
Applications
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • creaminess/rich feel
    • ...
Creaester® Brassica ET
The Innovation Company
Ethyl Canolate (100%). Creaester® Brassica ET by The Innovation Company acts as a moisture barrier, silicone substitute and UV-filter solubilizer. It is an ester of ethyl alcohol or sodium ethylate... view more
Applications
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)>Facial cleansing
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
    • ...
Creaester® Macadamia ET
The Innovation Company
Ethyl Macadamiate (100%). Creaester® Macadamia ET by The Innovation Company acts as a moisture barrier, silicone substitute and UV-filter solubilizer. It is an ester of ethyl alcohol or sodium... view more
Applications
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)>Facial cleansing
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
    • ...
Creaester® Meadowfoam ET
The Innovation Company
Ethyl Meadowfoamate (100%). Creaester® Meadowfoam ET by The Innovation Company acts as a moisture barrier, silicone substitute and UV-filter solubilizer. It is an ester of ethyl alcohol or sodium... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)>Facial cleansing
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
    • ...
Creaester® Solanum ET
The Innovation Company
Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Esters (100%). Creaester® Solanum ET by The Innovation Company acts as a moisture barrier, silicone substitute and UV-filter solubilizer. It is an ester of ethyl alcohol or... view more
Applications
  • Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)>Facial cleansing
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
    • ...
Creasorb® UV
The Innovation Company
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (63-77%) (and) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (14-18%) (and) Ethylhexyl Salicylate (12-16%). Creasorb® UV by The Innovation Company acts as an organic UV filter. It is... view more
Applications
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • protections
Creasperse® CC AF Creamy Nude
The Innovation Company
CI 77891 (30-50%) (and) Hydrogenated Polydecene (30-50%) (and) CI 77492 (3-10%) (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane (1-5%) (and) Alumina (1-5%) (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (1-5%) (and)... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up>Foundations & Concealers (creams, fluids)
  • Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
  • SPF enhancement

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