Whether it is a quick sun protection solution for an on-the-go lifestyle or a waterproof solution for the avid sports enthusiast, consumers in 2023 will continue to be looking for sun care options that can keep up with their active lifestyles. From the daily commute to time spent on the beach or ski slopes, consumers are increasingly understanding the need for daily, year-round sun protection.

In the second in a series of posts sharing elements consumers want to see more of in their sun protection, we explore the need for easily transportable and applied sun protection options, as well as products that will not disappear at the first sign of sweat or water. Additionally, these products also need to incorporate the exceptional sensory experience that we talked about in our first post.

At Lubrizol Life Science Beauty, we offer several formulations designed to meet the active, on-the-go lifestyle, including our On-the-Fly Sun Care Stick SPF 30 and Water-Resistant PEG-Free Sun Lotion SPF 30. Each is ideal for protecting the skin in all seasons and meets the needs of the most active individual who is in need of sun protection.

Belinda Carli is the Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, the world’s premier online cosmetic product and personal care training institute. Belinda shares her insights on each formulation and what makes them ideal for active lifestyles.

On-the-Fly Sun Care Stick SPF 30

For the consumer ready to take on the day while also protecting their skin against the environmental stressors and UV rays waiting outside. Easily grab this transparent sun care stick, apply it to the face and drop it in a bag to use again later. Features Oilkemia™ 5S polymer, a versatile oil rheology modifier that allows the formulation of clear sunscreen sticks. The presence of Lipochroman™ molecule, in addition to the SPF 30, also prevents premature skin aging from exposure to environmental aggressors and reinforces the endogenous antioxidative and detoxification systems of the skin.

Water-Resistant PEG-Free Sun Lotion SPF 30

This simple ethoxylated-free SPF 30 sun care lotion features very good water-resistance for best performance. Extremely easy to disperse, Pemulen™ EZ-4U polymer allows this cold process formulation to be prepared within a few minutes, forming a light texture which breaks quickly on skin with a light initial touch. Its very low surface activity and ability to stabilize the system without the need of additional co-emulsifiers prevent re-emulsification, which contributes to water-resistance, limits unpleasant whitening effects on wet skin and ensures a more uniform deposit of UV filter’s film on skin.

In our final post in this series, we will take a look at multibenefit formulations.

Sun Care Formulation 2023 - Active Lifestyles