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Aug 14, 2013 | Article

L. Kligman wrote in 1983 about chronic UV radiation damage to the human dermis. Based on UV exposure to hairless mice, it was shown that repair can occur if skin is protected by sunscreens of both...

Apr 17, 2013 | Article

Photostable Sunscreen Composition

Solar radiation includes about 5% ultraviolet (UV) radiation, wavelength of which is between 200 nm and 400 nm. It is further classified into three regions: from 320 to 400 nm (UV-A), 290 to 320 nm...

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...

Sep 28, 2007 | Article

Tiny Tubes and Rods Show Promise as Catalysts, Sunscreen

By SpecialChem

UPTON, NY - Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed new ways to make or modify nanorods and nanotubes of titanium oxide, a material used in a...

Apr 26, 2007 | Article

UV Absorbers in Cosmetic Packaging

By Nick Morante

The use of UV absorbers, or sunscreens, on cosmetic packaging is very important. UV light can adversely affect the natural and synthetic pigments and dyes, vitamins, lipids, fatty acids, and flavors...

Apr 24, 2007 | Article

Naturals to Nutraceuticals, Sun Care Revolutionized, Plus Sunscreen Symposium Plans Underway

The market for sun care products is thriving. Research has shown new technological synergies producing greater efficacy, and oral supplements gaining popularity as nutraceuticals become more widely...

Feb 27, 2007 | Article

Compass-Everything Under the Sun

By Rachel Chapman

Sunscreen formulas, self-tanners and bronzing dusts proliferate as northern regions cycle into summer. Some consumers want a tanned, summer glow to their skin, while others demand safeguarding it...

May 10, 2006 | Article

UV Protection in Skin Care

By Melanie Henson

What ever happened to the "healthy" tan? At one time, sun-darkened skin was synonymous with attractiveness and good health. Women and men alike went to great lengths to feel the burn-literally. The...