Sun care focus: Highlights in 2014 so far…

Kids’ sun cream needs to be fun​

“Make creams more fun for kids​,” advised beauty industry trends forecaster Antoinette van den Berg at the recent in-cosmetics industry event, urging sun care manufacturers to meet specific consumer group demands.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Market-Trends/Sun-creams-diversifying-to-address-needs-of-individual-consumer-groups​

Skin whitening in India​

In a country which reportedly got through 233 tonnes of skin-whitening products last year as consumers strive to achieve paler skin, Indian consumers might be expected to be already well aware of the value of sun protection; but a recent L’Oreal’s study appears to suggest otherwise.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Market-Trends/The-sun-care-category-s-role-in-India-s-enthusiasm-for-skin-lightening​

UVR research​

Scientists have identified key elements of the ultraviolet radiation (UVR) activated pathway and how a specific protein can mediate the skin’s response which could lead to better methods of protecting the skin from sun exposure.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Formulation-Science/Scientists-further-understanding-of-pathway-to-protect-skin-from-sun-exposure​

Getting suncare message over to teens​

Scientists have found that youngsters are more likely to address sun protection behaviour if skin appearance and beauty effects are highlighted as opposed to messages displaying a skin cancer risk.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Regulation-Safety/Beauty-consequence-not-cancer-risk-motivates-sunscreen-use-best-in-teens​

Asia sun care conference​

The inaugural Sun Protection & Anti-ageing Skin Care Conference Asia kicked off in Singapore and was received positively overall as attendees agree that catering for particular demographics needs dedicated scenarios.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Market-Trends/Dedicated-Sun-Protection-Asia-conference-a-hit-as-interest-peaks​