Will this be the sun protection of the future?

This is what happens behind the scenes

As a consumer you hardly notice it, but behind the scenes of a product there is a whole team of experts who are constantly researching (new) ingredients. Because imagine suddenly discovering something that allows the skin to be even better cared for or protected. It would be good !

Breakthrough?

When it comes to sun protection, manufacturers now rely on two types of sun filters. Namely, chemical (organic) filters and physical (mineral) filters. They both block the sun by absorbing and/or reflecting UV rays. But it may soon be different! New research shows that we are on the verge of discovering new ingredients as filters or sun protection, which also have a natural origin.

Psssst…it happens

I have been involved in a very interesting study for some time. I can’t say too much about it yet, but what I can tell you is that it has to do with plants. There is growing evidence that certain plants can block UV rays and they can also neutralize harmful substances (free radicals) in the body. Extensive research is currently underway on the possibility of using this substance – if it works really well – as a UV filter in sunscreens in the future. Exciting right!

And that’s not all

Another thing has recently been discovered… A new ingredient that offers even better protection against the sun. Although new? That is not exactly correct. Because we are talking about the body’s own substance, melanin; the pigment that protects us from the sun, among other things. Scientists have been able to discover an important skin protective property of melanin. This discovery makes it possible to imitate the substance and to conduct research on its effect in combination with other ingredients. Who knows that this substance will protect the skin even better against the sun in the future.

Please wait…

A breakthrough in sun protection? It seems to be, but we’ll have to be patient for a while. Because of course we want to be sure that the fabrics are good for the skin and for the environment. This shows how important it is to stay curious about what can be done differently or even better. This is exactly why I find my work as a medical researcher in aesthetic dermatology so fascinating and want to share it with you.

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