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15 May 2024 Sérgio Schalka, Marcelo de Paula Correa The effects of UVA on the skin are well documented in…

The solar irradiation that reaches the Earth can be classified into 3 areas: Ultra-Violet (UV), Visible and Infrared lights. In…

We are pleased to announce that, starting in January 2025, we will launch our new service dedicated to evaluating cosmetic…

Solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the earth is a combination of UVB (290-320 nm) and UVA (320-400 nm) wavelengths. Since…

Summer is here, and it is time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beautiful landscape with friends and family. However,…

Sunscreen testing is on the path to becoming more ethical, cost efficient, reliable (in terms of SPF measurement) and faster…

Mintel reports that the U.S. sun care and skin protection market increased by an estimated 7.4% in 2023. Consumers are…

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its 18th Annual Guide to Sunscreens. The nonprofit corporation offers certifications for sunscreens, striving…

Currently, ISO is working on a new standard for in vivo sun protection factor measurement. The measurement method underlying the…

Introduction Both UVB and UVA rays induce biological damages in the epidermis and the dermis that contribute to photo-carcinogenesis and…

Sunlight exposure, hormones, skin damage, and exposure to certain chemicals affect melanin production and brown spots or discoloration may appear…

UVA radiations have a wavelength between 320nm and 400nm, while long UVA is between 340nm and 400nm. Those represent 75%…

Cutech, now part of Symrise Group, is an Italian biotech that offers screening services based on unique pre-clinical models for…

Recently, Cosmetics Europe published the new note N°26 on the use of alternative methods to in vivo SPF ISO 24444:2019….

The global beauty giant has given some details about its new UVMune 400 technology, “a big leap in sun protection,”…

CIDP is an International CRO providing a full suite of services ranging from preclinical and clinical testing to data management…

The sun protection objectivation subject represents a complex issue between in silico, in vitro, in vivo and hybrid methods at…

Helioscreen has the great pleasure to announce you 4 novelties which are often requested by their customer! The distribution of…

Irradiating the skin is an established method for studying pigmentation, UV damage and photoageing, and for inducing erythema to assess…

The mechanism of aging can be a very major target for the skincare strategy of cosmetics. Recent studies revealed that…