Sun Damage in the Dark – Yes, in the Dark
Here is some surprising research that suggests a new angle to explore in the formulating of skin care and sunscreens. Contributing authors – Meaghan Lee-Erlandsen…
Sunscreen science and technology for formulators
Article by -Nitesh Rajput – Cosmetic scientist Sunscreen, also commonly known as sunblock, sun screen, suntan lotion, sunburn cream, sun cream or block out, is…
Sunscreen formulas may be hazardous to sea life
Here is a story that caught my interest about the ingredients in sunscreens harming ocean life. It turns out that the active ingredients in mineral sunblocks,…
Sunscreen Symposium Call for Papers
If you publish in the area of sunscreens, this might appeal to you. It’s hosted by the Florida SCC chapter and is an excellent event.…
The science of sunscreens
Here’s a pretty interesting video that shows just how sunscreens work. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wopwVVsbvWI&feature=relmfu] It’s helpful to any cosmetic chemist who works in the sunscreen field. It’s…
Will Shark Skin Studies Lead to New Sunscreens?
Did you ever hear that sharks never get cancer? Well, this is false. Sharks do get cancer. However, they don’t get all types of cancer.…
Sunscreen Simulator Formulation Tool
Here is a pretty useful sunscreen formulation tool created by BASF. I put together a video to show a formulator exactly how she might use…
Is sunscreen effective at preventing cancer?
Here was an interesting article published on Boing Boing about sunscreens. The basic premise is that we do not know whether sunscreens actually prevent cancer…
What is in a sunscreen spray, and why?
This is a guest post by Gary Neudahl who is currently Product Application Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, for the HallStar Company and is based at…
Cosmetic formulation basics – Sunscreens
The sunscreen market is a growing one and to be a competent cosmetic chemist, you should know the basics of how to formulate one. How…
Bacteria May Produce an Allergy Free Sunscreen
One of the problems facing sunscreen formulators is that many of the chemical UV filters can cause contact allergies in a large group of consumers.…