C.A.R.E Formulas for UV Protection
What does C.A.R.E mean?
This is a selection of mineral-based sunscreens that use C.A.R.E ingredients.
C.A.R.E is defined as follows:
Clean
PEG-free, plant-based, ocean-safe* ingredients
Aesthetically-Pleasing
Each emulsifier provides a unique texture signature changing old perceptions of ‘heavy‘ or ‘thick’ mineral sunscreens.
Robust
These ingredients work to enhance sun protection levels through emulsification, improved dispersion or cellular protection.
Effortless
HLB-free emulsification or just-add ingredients makes suncare development easy!
*Expected to have high biodegradability
C.A.R.E Formula’s Texture Signature
Ingredients for Mineral-Based Sunscreen (Natural Origin Index* >0.95)
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*Natural origin index: ISO16128 compliant
CLEAN Emulsifiers
Lamellar gel network emulsifier for water-resistant O/W sunscreen.
Skin mimetic emulsifier that can improve skin barrier function.
Cellulose-based emulsifying complex with good salt tolerance.
Natural W/O emulsifier complex that allows cold-process formulas.
Natural Dispersants
Stabilizer + dispersant for W/O suncare formulas.
Stabilizer + dispersant for O/W suncare formulas.
*The Natural Origin Index of NIKKOL SMT is 0.62 (ISO16128 compliant).
Botanicals for Enhanced Sun Protection
Kyoto-cultivated premium green tea to minimize sunburn effect.
Wild fruit grown in South China - rich in resveratrol analogues.
Asian Superfruit Blocks Blue-light and Improves Skin Translucency.
Enzyme from Blue-Green Algae that harnesses the power of sunlight.