Uva Protection

‘A big leap in sun care': L’Oréal unveils filtration tech for ultra-long UVA rays

25-May-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Special Edition: Advances in sun protection - skin science and ingredients innovation

A history of sunscreen: Egyptian blends, ultraviolet filters and 'rising' research on visible light protection

12-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The sunscreen category has slowly advanced over several decades, but the last ten years of research has highlighted a true need for formulas that provide photoprotection beyond ultraviolet rays, notably visible light, according to a review.

Croda targets natural brands with broad spectrum titanium dioxide filters

03-Jun-2010 By Katie Bird

Specialty chemical supplier Croda has launched a range of broad spectrum titanium dioxide filters that can protect against both UVA and UVB.

Industry needs a universal way to communicate UVA protection, says Professor

12-Jan-2009

Unlike the SPF value, there is no universal index to convey a product’s UVA protection to the consumer. Brian Diffey, an emeritus Professor of Photobiology at the University of Newcastle, argues that harmonization is long overdue and gives details on...

Skin expert applauds proposed sunscreen rules

06-Sep-2007 By Simon Pitman

New US labeling rules governing sun care products have
been praised by a leading dermatologist as being a step in the
right direction towards protecting consumer health.