Symrise SPF booster responds to sustainable sun care trend

SymEffect^TM UV features a synergistic mixture of renewable ingredients to enhance the effectiveness of organic and mineral UV filters. 

Shortlisted for the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award in the functionals category at in-cosmetics global 2023, cosmetics manufacturers can use SymEffect^TM UV as a sun protection factor (SPF) enhancer in their products. It also improves the sustainability profile of sunscreens because of its natural raw material base.

With this product launch, Symrise is responding to industry and consumers needs in line with the sustainable sun care trend. 

Help overcome formulation challenges

Mineral and organic UV filters form the foundation of sun protection products. Manufacturing high SPF sunscreens is quite challenging because it requires a high concentration of UV filters to achieve this task. Consumer expectation in terms of ‘acceptable’ UV filters can add to the challenge. To help manufacturers overcome these challenges, Symrise has developed SymEffect^TM UV as a naturally based solution to enhance SPF. It enables cosmetics manufacturers to achieve higher protection using the same concentration of UV filters in a product with the in vivo tested ingredient.

The UV protection booster can be easily incorporated into the oil phase of creams and lotions. SymEffect^TM UV works well with emulsion-based cosmetic products with sun protection factors, such as beach products, daily face creams and care products for children. 

Effective and sustainable sun protection

“Consumers are increasingly asking for highly effective sunscreens and daily moisturisers with integrated sun protection which also protect the environment. With SymEffect^TM UV, our customers can effectively increase the sun protection factor in their products. We support manufacturers in creating sustainable and plant-based sun care products with this synergistic mixture based on natural ingredients,” says Martina Issleib, Global Product Manager Functionals at Symrise.