13 May 2025

On the occasion of in-cosmetics Global (April 8-10, 2025, Amsterdam), Basf has updated its sunscreen simulator, its digital laboratory for the development and optimization of sunscreen product formulations.

A key technical innovation is the ability to select different formulation types, including oil-in-water (O/W), water-in-oil (W/O) or oils, to explore the effect of sunscreen formulation type on performance. “Taking into account the impact of formulation type and viscosity on SPF is a significant step towards more accurate SPF simulation and prediction”.said Myriam Sohn, senior researcher at Basf’s global technical center for sun care.

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