Sunscreen is an essential part of skin care, protecting us from the damaging effects of UV rays. However, the U.S. has not introduced a new active sunscreen ingredient in over 20 years. dsm-firmenich is now aiming to change that with PARSOL Shield (Bemotrizinol), a powerful UV filter that has been used internationally for decades. If [...]
Sunscreen is a primary defense against ultraviolet radiation on exposed skin. Some people believe that sunscreen does more harm than good and refuse to wear sunscreen for sun protection. They believe that sunscreens contain toxic compounds that will heavily impact their health. Many of these concerns stemmed from what is communicated on social media. This [...]
More influencers are promoting Korean sunscreens on social media, claiming that those sunscreens are better than the ones produced in the United States. The claim stems from the fact that Korea has access to more UV filters than the U.S. Whereas the U.S. has 16 UV filters approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), [...]
Are you traveling in a different country and wondering what souvenir to bring back home to your family and friends? If yes, buy them sunscreen! You might be thinking, “There’s sunscreen to purchase at every pharmacy in the United States…why would they want a bottle from a different country?” Sunscreen formulations in other countries are [...]
