Sun care focus: Highlights in 2014 so far…

Cosmetics Design USA takes a look at the top sun care stories from the cosmetics industry this year, focusing on the new market trends and latest research.

Triple protection study

A new clinical study has highlighted the efficacy of Triple Protection Factor broad spectrum sunscreen in preventing sun damage and aging on the skin.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Formulation-Science/Scientists-hail-anti-aging-impact-of-TPF-50-sunscreen

Sun protection for minorities

Latest research from the US suggests that an increased awareness of skin cancer in minorities should go hand-in-hand with greater use of sun protection.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Formulation-Science/New-study-points-to-greater-need-for-sun-care-in-minorities

Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals

Research and Development firm Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed independent testing to validate its broad spectrum sunscreen claims according to new labeling guidelines by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Regulation-Safety/Skinvisible-broad-spectrum-sunscreen-meets-FDA-label-guidelines

Canada UVA/UVB logo

A new logo launched in Canada responds to the increasing consumer awareness of the need for sunscreens which offer both UVA and UVB protection.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Packaging-Design/New-UVA-logo-in-Canada-meets-rising-demand-for-broad-spectrum-sun-protection

Merck sunscreen research

Research being done by Merck Consumer Care at its Solar Research Center in Memphis is focused on addressing consumer demand and this has seen the development of two new sunscreen products.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Market-Trends/Merck-taps-into-consumers-sun-care-needs-with-new-Coppertone-lines