By Uli Osterwalder Over the past two years, I have described the SPF test method and its alternatives several times....
In the first two Sweep-the-Sun columns in summer 2022, we looked at the revised ISO 24444:2019 Gold standard and at...
The 16th Sun Protection Conference in London 2023 provided ideas on how this could happen. Indeed, the phrase “Imagine if…”...
The first Sunscreen Simulator was developed and made available on the Internet by Ciba Specialty Chemicals in 2002. In the...
In late 2024, two long-awaited alternative SPF test methods were finally published: ISO 23675:2024 and ISO 23698:2024 [1]. What does...
In this column we will discuss how good intentions can lead to unintended consequences. To set the stage, ChatGPT (OpenAI,...
The Florida SCC Sunscreen Symposium is a traditional gathering of the sunscreen manufacturing and supplier industry. It is held biannually...
There is a trend towards more transparency in cosmetics, e.g. by sharing EXTRA ingredient list information not required by law,...
Sunlight has a stronger neuro-effect than any of the active ingredient in cosmetics. How can we best tame this freely...
Background A key challenge in formulating sunscreens is deciding on the UV filter platform, as recently described by Hanay and...
In this Sweep the Sun column we discuss the popular sunscreen claims about reef safety Since the bans of some...
When I say “Nano means Big”, I do so in reference to UV filters. Of course, I am not contesting...
