The sun care industry is at a critical juncture, facing increasing pressure to develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly formulations while maintaining the high-performance standards that consumers expect.
The sun care industry is at a critical juncture, facing increasing pressure to develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly formulations while maintaining the high-performance standards that consumers expect.
As scrutiny intensifies around synthetic polymers in cosmetic formulations, including in sun care products, innovative alternatives are emerging from an unexpected source: fungal biotechnology. Two biomolecules in particular - fungal-derived chitosan and beta-glucan - are showing remarkable potential as natural alternatives to synthetic sunscreen boosters.1
Traditional sunscreen formulations have long relied on synthetic polymers to achieve crucial functional properties. These include even UV filter distribution, water resistance, emulsion stability, and optimal texture.
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