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Lancôme’s upcoming sunscreen to feature new self-repairing UV tech from L’Oreal R&I Japan via Cosmetics Design Asia

Amanda Lim
18 March 2025

L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) Japan has developed new self-repairing UV protection technology that will debut with Lancôme in April.

The novel sunscreen technology aims to address consumer needs for high UV protection in hot and humid climates while maintaining a lightweight, non-greasy feel, and shine control.

This new approach was detailed in a publication in the February 2025 issue of Cosmetic Science and announced through a press statement on March 10.

The core of the innovation lies in the use of Polyionic Complex Gel Particles (PGP) which are formed by binding polymers with many positive charges in an aqueous solution that is negatively charged.

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