Symrise has launched SymTio S, a novel sunscreen ingredient. It significantly reduces the potential for the white film effect on the skin if used in sun care products. It also improves the skin feel of sun care formulations.
To achieve this, Symrise coats micro fine titanium dioxide with the ester cetearyl nonanoate. Patents for the product have been applied for.
The product has been given a special coating with the ester cetearyl nonanoate. It ensures that the titanium dioxide has a noticeably reduced potential for leaving a white film on the skin. At the same time it helps to considerably improve the skin feel of the sun care formulation. Symrise has filed SymTio S for patents in sun care technology.
SymTio S can be optimally used in combination with organic UV filters, for example with Symrise’s Neo Heliopan range, in sun protection products and facial moisturising creams.
“Consumer demand for both cosmetic and medicinal skin care products with a high level of sun protection is large and growing,” explains Dr William Johncock, senior vice president, Scent & Care, head of the UV Protection unit at Symrise. “According to our comprehensive global consumer insight data base, most consumers want high sun protection products. 50% use products with an SPF higher than 30. They prefer products that leave the skin smooth, are nonsticky or greasy, absorb quickly and do not colour the skin, nor make it glossy. We have developed SymTio S because it specifically addresses these needs, thus fulfilling a major consumer requirement.”
