Symrise has launched SymTio S, a new sunscreen ingredient, which is said to improve skin feel of sun care formulations.
Symrise claims that the new ingredient is said to significantly reduce the potential for the white film effect on skin if used in sun care products.
To achieve this, the company has coated micro fine titanium dioxide with the ester cetearyl nonanoate, which ensures that the titanium dioxide has a noticeably reduced potential for leaving a white film on the skin.
At the same time it also helps to considerably improve the skin feel of the sun care formulation.
Micro fine titanium dioxide has been used as a UV filter in sun care products for many years, providing excellent UV protection properties.
Symrise has already filed SymTio S for patents in sun care technology, which can be used in combination with organic UV filters.
Symrise senior vice president, Scent & Care, head of the UV Protection unit Dr. William Johncock said, "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 non-sticky or greasy, absorb quickly and do not color the skin, nor make it glossy."
"We have developed SymTio S because it specifically addresses these needs, thus fulfilling a major consumer requirement," he added.
