Society Of Cosmetic Chemists Posters In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Sunscreen for kids: Energizer Personal Care research on a sunscreen product for children that provides high photoprotection and margin of safety without ocular and dermal irritation was presented in a poster during the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase in New York City Dec. 6-7. "A unique water-in-oil emulsion formula was developed to minimize the irritation potential of sunscreens through the careful selection of raw materials, active combinations, preservatives and the absence of fragrance," according to the firm. Safety testing included the in vitro EpiOcular toxicity assay as well as assessments from ophthalmologists...
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