Sunscreen

Ski goggles, hat… sunscreen?! Protection still needed on the slopes

Ski goggles, hat… sunscreen?! Protection still needed on the slopes

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It may not be the first thing they think of when they think of going skiing, but the British Skin Foundation warns that those who will partake in this kind of holiday should remember to take sunscreen and protect themselves against UV-induced damage.

Dermatologist slams bizarre 'sunburn tattoo' trend

Dermatologist slams bizarre 'sunburn tattoo' trend

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Tattoos are a great form of expression for many, but the latest trend of creating one by sunburn is very dangerous and can lead to serious long-term effects such as aged skin, wrinkles and potentially skin cancer.

The lowdown on global sunscreen regulation

Sun Care Special Newsletter

The lowdown on global sunscreen regulation

By Simon Pitman

When it comes to regulation, cosmetic and personal care professionals will often cite sun care as one of the most challenging categories to gain global compliance. We spoke Carl Geffken, president of Carl Geffken Consultants to discover the key areas...

Innovative brands are advancing multifunction sun care

Sun Care Special Newsletter

Innovative brands are advancing multifunction sun care

By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design checked in with a couple of experts to discover how the latest products in this category are driving sales by inspiring more consumers to use sun care products every day while simultaneously meeting some basic cosmetic and skin care requirements.

Always wear sunscreen: Raising skin cancer awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness

Always wear sunscreen: Raising skin cancer awareness

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world but it is also one of the most preventable. Here we take a look at some of the facts, and what has been happening to raise awareness in the cosmetics industry.

Latex synthesized gold nanoparticles enhance sunscreen SPF

Latex synthesized gold nanoparticles enhance sunscreen SPF

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have found that if gold nanoparticles are synthesized with the latex of a native South American plant, then it can enhance the sun protection factor of sunscreens and offer a potent alternative to titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Sun care focus: Highlights in 2014 so far…

SUN CARE FOCUS

Sun care focus: Highlights in 2014 so far…

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at the top sun care stories from the cosmetics industry this year, focusing on the new market trends and latest research.

UK consumers to continue mobilising on sun care?

UK consumers to continue mobilising on sun care?

By Lucy Whitehouse

According to new figures from Cancer Research UK (CRUK), sun cancer rates have risen sharply in the UK since 1970s as a result of inadequate sun protection: the new figures are likely to fuel an already rising consumer concern for sun care which was seen...

Symrise launches new sun care ingredient

Symrise launches new sun care ingredient

By Katie Nichol

German ingredients supplier Symrise has launched SymTio S, a patent-pending novel sunscreen ingredient consisting of micro fine titanium dioxide coated with the ester cetearyl nonanoate.

Innovation in sunscreen is heating up greener compound developments

Innovation in sunscreen is heating up greener compound developments

By Michelle Yeomans

Since the change in sunscreen regulations, research and development into creating more chemical free, organic and natural products has experienced a major influx particularly in the last few months as scientists strive to find greener compounds. In light...