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Discover Croda’s latest solar protection formulations highlighted at FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium

Croda welcomed customers and colleagues to their stand at the FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium at the beautiful Disney's Yacht & Beach Club from September 13th through 15th. The Sunscreen Symposium was the perfect place to form connections to the global sunscreen industry that draws hundreds of cosmetic industry professionals worldwide. Highlighting the latest scientific developments and international regulations, the Sunscreen Symposium offered industry professionals an opportunity to learn more about what's new in sun care through technical presentations, exhibits, posters, and more!

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Croda discussed the latest sun care trends, like the sunification of skin and the importance of science-backed claims at their booth. With the global sun care market surpassing $10bn in 2021, it is crucial to use ingredients that can meet and exceed these fast-paced trends as solar protection blurs the lines with skin care. Croda is proud to supply customers with high-quality ingredients from the Solaveil™ range and our staple beauty care ingredients to create novel textures and hybrid formats.

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Solaveil™ is our world-leading range of inorganic mineral sunscreen active ingredients. These Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide based UV filters form a physical shield on the surface of the skin that absorb, scatter and reflect light, preventing it from reaching the skin and causing damage. Discover the safe, sustainable, and innovative ingredients for UV protection solutions!

Croda proudly showcased some of their newest formulations at the show. The 4-in-1 Skincare Goals PEG-free Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60+ is the perfect blend of skincare with UV protection and flawless, breathable makeup! This is a cold-processed tinted mineral sunscreen, containing over 80% natural* ingredients. The Mineral Sun Swipe Stick SPF 50 delivers effective sun protection and transparence through the best synergy of our key dispersion technologies: Solaveil MicNo® MZ3-300, Solaveil Clarus CT-100 and Solaveil Clarus CT-200. Need to refresh your skin with a powerful yet hydrating sunscreen formula? The Supercharged Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains a distinct collective of ingredients that achieves exceptional sun protection performance with a low concentration of actives. After sun care is just as important as sun care! That’s why Croda created the Operation Hydration PEG-free After Sun Recovery Lotion, a revitalizing, sprayable after-sun lotion that’s the secret to post-sunshine nourishment. Beneath the surface, a synergy of powerful ingredients restore your skin's natural barrier. Finally, check out the 3-in-1 Acne Prone Hero Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 31, the harmonious fusion of UV protection, acne scar recovery and makeup artistry, all meticulously crafted to unveil your skin’s true radiance!

Abhijit Bidaye, Applications Manager, presented research findings on “Formulating with a new generation of Zinc Oxide (Solaveil™ MicNo®) powders and dispersions for transparent mineral solar protection products". This insightful information included a look at formulation guidelines with our Solaveil™ MicNo range. 

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To learn more about the Solaveil™ range try the Solaveil™ calculator, which helps calculate SPF when formulating with inorganic UV filters.

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Solaveil™ calculator

An easy-to-use tool that provides data on inclusion levels and achievable SPF when formulating with Croda’s mineral UV filters.

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