Sun protection is essential. Whether enjoying the seaside or hiking in the mountains, people who love the great outdoors know how important sunscreen is. But there is also increasing consciousness of the importance of using products that do not harm the environment – a trend we welcome.

With the EcoSun Pass, BASF’s Care Creations®​️​ supports sunscreen manufacturers in developing formulations that are good for people AND the environment.​

The growing consumer awareness of environmental issues related to products like sunscreens would be wasted without some way of identifying the environmental impact of a given product. EcoSun Pass​ gives the answer. “The tool lets our customers assess ultraviolet filter systems according to the latest scientific findings. Internationally recognized criteria such as biodegradability and aquatic toxicity play a major role here,” explains Marcel Schnyder, Head of Global Technical Center Sun Care at BASF.

Sustainable sun-care made easy

Although research into the environmental impact of ultraviolet (UV) light filters and sunscreen products is progressing, reports of damage to the ecosystem, coral reefs and oceans are mounting.

Manufacturers and consumers ask whether it is possible to formulate sustainable and environmentally compatible sun-protection solutions.

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Published by Cosmetics Design on April 7, 2021