{"id":19815,"date":"2025-08-26T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=19815"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T19:24:58","slug":"pcc-2025-sunscreen-trends-formulation-playbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/19815\/pcc-2025-sunscreen-trends-formulation-playbook\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Sunscreen Trends &#038; Formulation Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-19821\" src=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sunglasses_300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" \/>Regulatory landscape you can\u2019t ignore (US &amp; EU)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US (FDA): dosage-form scrutiny just got real.<\/strong>\u00a0On Aug 6, 2025 the FDA issued warning letters to brands marketing\u00a0<strong>mousse\/whip\/foam sunscreens<\/strong>, stating these formats are\u00a0<em>not<\/em> among the GRASE OTC dosage forms and therefore require an approved application or order. If you sell into the U.S., stick to monograph dosage forms (oil, lotion, cream, gel, butter, paste, ointment, stick, spray, powder) or be prepared for an NDA\/CR. Read the letters (they specify the legal basis and 15-day response clock).<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU (filters &amp; restrictions):<\/strong>\u00a0The EU added\u00a0<strong>Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate<\/strong>\u00a0(aka\u00a0<strong>\u201cMexoryl 400 \/ MCE \/ S87\u201d<\/strong>) at up to\u00a0<strong>3%<\/strong>\u00a0(with nitrosamine and inhalation caveats). This gives strong long-UVA coverage. Also expect enforcement of\u00a0<strong>Homosalate<\/strong>\u00a0reductions in face-only products per 2022\/2195 (applicable from\u00a0<strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Testing standards (global):<\/strong>\u00a0ISO published\u00a0<strong>two new SPF methods<\/strong>:<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>ISO 23675 (2024\/2025)<\/strong>: first\u00a0<strong>100% in-vitro SPF<\/strong>\u00a0(\u201cDouble Plate Method\u201d) for emulsions and certain one-phase products.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>ISO 23698 (2024\/2025)<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Hybrid Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS)<\/strong>\u2014combines in-vitro + optical on-skin readout to estimate\u00a0<strong>SPF, UVA-PF, critical wavelength<\/strong>\u00a0without inducing erythema.<br \/>\nBoth correlate to legacy\u00a0<strong>ISO 24444\/24443<\/strong> and are being adopted in labs; U.S. OTC adoption will require FDA acceptance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water resistance labelling:<\/strong>\u00a0Still anchored in\u00a0<strong>ISO 16217 (immersion) + ISO 18861 (WR%)<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>ISO 24444<\/strong> for SPF. Align your study designs and claims language accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Filter tech &amp; spectral strategy (what\u2019s working now)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long-UVA\/near-visible closer:<\/strong>\u00a0EU-only filters like\u00a0<strong>MCE (Mexoryl 400)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine (TriAsorB \/ BPT)<\/strong>\u00a0extend protection deeper into\u00a0<strong>UVA1\/HEV (~450 nm)<\/strong> and enable high UVA-PF while keeping elegant textures. If you\u2019re formulating for EU\/APAC, they are your easiest path to \u201cspectral homeostasis.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>US-only realities:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll still rely on\u00a0<strong>avobenzone<\/strong>\u00a0(photolabile) +\u00a0<strong>octocrylene<\/strong>\/<strong>oxybenzone<\/strong>\u00a0(where allowed) and\/or\u00a0<strong>mineral ZnO<\/strong>\u00a0to lift UVA. Photostability management remains a core task (see below). For brand portfolios spanning regions, plan\u00a0<strong>region-specific filter stacks<\/strong>\u00a0and keep the rheology &amp; sensorials consistent across chassis. (Summary based on up-to-date overviews of US\/EU filter rosters.)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11121922\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11121922\/?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755787762142000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1EH4yU7njC6BUL-PHjM_PS\">PMC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tinted\/iron-oxide hybrids:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Iron oxides<\/strong>\u00a0meaningfully reduce\u00a0<strong>HEV-induced hyperpigmentation<\/strong> (e.g., melasma relapse) when dosed\/tinted correctly\u2014now mainstream in derm-focused lines. Pair with high UVA-PF for real-world pigmentation control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Testing &amp; claim-building (what to change in your dossiers)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pilot with ISO 23675\/23698:<\/strong>\u00a0Use the new methods early in development to\u00a0<strong>pre-screen SPF\/UVA-PF<\/strong>\u00a0and iterate faster, then confirm with\u00a0<strong>ISO 24444\/24443<\/strong>\u00a0(and FDA 2011 method for US claims). This shortens loops and reduces volunteer exposure. Note:\u00a0<strong>FDA has\u00a0<em>not<\/em>\u00a0yet recognized 23675\/23698<\/strong> for OTC sunscreen drugs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water resistance proof:<\/strong>\u00a0If you say \u201cWater Resistant,\u201d run\u00a0<strong>ISO 16217 + 18861<\/strong>\u00a0(EU\/ROW) and\/or\u00a0<strong>FDA 40\/80 min<\/strong>\u00a0(US). Ensure dossiers show\u00a0<strong>retention %<\/strong>\u00a0and immersion schedule; harmonize language across regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Easily search Compliance Highlights, Natural and Organic claims and Certifications with Prospector Premium, learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.ulprospector.com\/subscriptions\/prospector_chem\/pricing?lang=en&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Formulation tips that work in 2025<\/h2>\n<h3>A) Photostability &amp; filter efficacy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If using avobenzone (US):<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Add\u00a0<strong>octocrylene<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>encapsulation\/UV-stabilizers<\/strong>\u00a0to curb photodegradation; consider\u00a0<strong>antioxidant couples<\/strong>\u00a0(TOC\/TPP, tocopherol + ferulic) to buffer ROS.<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep\u00a0<strong>avobenzone \u22652\u20133%<\/strong>\u00a0when you need robust UVA-PF and aim for\u00a0<strong>critical wavelength \u2265370 nm<\/strong>. Validate by\u00a0<strong>UVA-PF (ISO 24443\/23698)<\/strong>. (General guidance; see stability literature on avobenzone delivery.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mineral systems:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Use\u00a0<strong>alumina\/silica\/silicone-coated ZnO\/TiO\u2082<\/strong>\u00a0dispersions; target\u00a0<strong>D50 ~120\u2013200 nm<\/strong>\u00a0with narrow PSD for opacity vs. transparency balance.<br \/>\n\u2022 Rheology modifiers (e.g.,\u00a0<strong>silica aerogels<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>elastomer gels<\/strong>) plus\u00a0<strong>high-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=%22SPF%22&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\">SPF<\/a> film formers<\/strong>\u00a0help maintain\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=%22SPF%22&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\">SPF<\/a>-in-use<\/strong>\u00a0and water resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU\/APAC long-UVA builds:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Combine\u00a0<strong>MCE (\u22643%)<\/strong>\u00a0+\u00a0<strong>BPT\/TriAsorB (\u22645%)<\/strong>\u00a0+ a UVB workhorse (<strong>DBT\/DEBT, OMC, etc.<\/strong>) to hit high SPF with strong\u00a0<strong>UVA-PF \u2265 1\/3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=%22SPF%22&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\">SPF<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(EU rule of thumb). Check nitrosamine controls for MCE (secondary amine;\u00a0<strong>&lt;50 ppb<\/strong>\u00a0nitrosamine; avoid nitrosating agents).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>B) Film formers &amp; water resistance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For\u00a0<strong>40\/80-min<\/strong>\u00a0claims (US) or\u00a0<strong>WR%<\/strong>\u00a0(ISO), layer\u00a0<strong>hydrophobic film formers<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0<strong>acrylates\/octylacrylamide copolymer<\/strong>, certain\u00a0<strong>silicones<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>polyurethane-based<\/strong>\u00a0options), plus\u00a0<strong>waxes<\/strong>\u00a0as required in sticks. Confirm\u00a0<strong>sebum\/water rub-off<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>immersion<\/strong>\u00a0performance; document\u00a0<strong>wash-off<\/strong>\u00a0mass loss if your QA requires it. Validate with\u00a0<strong>ISO 16217 + 18861<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>FDA 2011<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>C) Sensory engineering (no white cast)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In\u00a0<strong>mineral <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=%22SPF%22&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\">SPF<\/a>s<\/strong>, reduce whitening via:\u00a0<strong>neutral-density tinting<\/strong>\u00a0(iron oxide blends matched to L<em>a<\/em>b* targets),\u00a0<strong>high-RI emollients<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>optically clear elastomers<\/strong>. Bench screen on\u00a0<strong>Fitz I\u2013VI<\/strong>\u00a0panels; measure \u0394E vs. bare skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>D) \u201cSerum\u201d &amp; light textures (and what to avoid in US)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Serum\/gel-cream<\/strong>\u00a0chassis are in demand, but if you sell in the U.S.,\u00a0<strong>avoid mousse\/whip\/foam<\/strong>\u00a0unless you\u2019re pursuing an FDA application. Align\u00a0<strong>package cues<\/strong> to avoid food-like presentation (another FDA concern).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>E) Pigment &amp; HEV strategies<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For\u00a0<strong>melasma\/PIH audiences<\/strong>, incorporate\u00a0<strong>iron oxides<\/strong>\u00a0(black\/red\/yellow) in tinted bases and communicate\u00a0<strong>UVA + visible<\/strong>\u00a0coverage with\u00a0<strong>UVA-PF + critical wavelength<\/strong>\u00a0plus instrumented\u00a0<strong>HEV transmission<\/strong>\u00a0where available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Product formats &amp; claims consumers want (that you can safely make)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily wear \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=%22SPF%22&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\">SPF<\/a> + skincare\u201d<\/strong>: Niacinamide, panthenol, ectoin, and photostable antioxidant systems that don\u2019t quench filters are hot. Back anti-pollution\/IR claims with\u00a0<strong>antioxidant outcome assays<\/strong>\u00a0(not just INCI lists).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tinted mineral \u201cderm shades\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0for darker skin tones\u2014expand shade range, keep iron-oxide levels high enough to matter, and test stain-resistance on clothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sticks for reapplication<\/strong>\u2014high wax\/film former; test\u00a0<strong>in-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=%22SPF%22&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=sunscreen&amp;utm_term=2025PCc&amp;utm_content=seo\">SPF<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0after multiple passes and under sweat conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sprays (US):<\/strong>\u00a0follow\u00a0<strong>particle size\/flammability<\/strong>\u00a0guidance and label warnings; stay away from\u00a0<strong>benzene-risk propellants<\/strong>\u00a0from compromised supply chains (internal QA spec + third-party impurity screens).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Practical development workflow (2025-ready)<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Design for region:<\/strong>\u00a0EU\/APAC: leverage\u00a0<strong>MCE + BPT<\/strong>; US: maximize\u00a0<strong>ZnO + avobenzone systems<\/strong>\u00a0with robust stabilization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen early:<\/strong>\u00a0Use\u00a0<strong>ISO 23675 (in-vitro)<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>ISO 23698 (HDRS)<\/strong>\u00a0to cut cycles; select finalists for\u00a0<strong>ISO 24444\/24443<\/strong>\u00a0(and\u00a0<strong>FDA 2011<\/strong>\u00a0if US).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lock water resistance:<\/strong>\u00a0Build films, then verify via\u00a0<strong>ISO 16217\/18861<\/strong>\u00a0(and US\u00a0<strong>40\/80 min<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pigment strategy:<\/strong>\u00a0For anti-hyperpigmentation lines, add\u00a0<strong>iron oxides<\/strong>\u00a0and instrument HEV\/UVA1 transmission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reg check before scale-up:<\/strong>\u00a0Confirm\u00a0<strong>dosage form legality<\/strong>\u00a0in the U.S. (no foams\/mousses\/whips without an FDA order\/NDA).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Key sources (starter pack)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FDA warning letters on mousse\/whip\/foam sunscreens (Aug 6, 2025):<\/strong> primary evidence of US dosage-form enforcement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ISO 23675 (2024\/2025) &amp; ISO 23698 (2024\/2025):<\/strong> new SPF methods (in-vitro DPM and HDRS hybrid), with industry commentary on adoption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ISO water-resistance standards:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>ISO 16217<\/strong>\u00a0(immersion) &amp;\u00a0<strong>ISO 18861<\/strong>\u00a0(retention %).<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU filter updates &amp; limits:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>SCCS S87\/MCE<\/strong>\u00a0safe at\u00a0<strong>\u22643%<\/strong>\u00a0with nitrosamine caution;\u00a0<strong>Homosalate<\/strong>\u00a0restrictions applicable from\u00a0<strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-UVA &amp; HEV protection (BPT\/TriAsorB, iron oxides):<\/strong>\u00a0dermatology and industry write-ups; practical endpoints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Final takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Build\u00a0<strong>region-specific<\/strong>\u00a0filter stacks;\u00a0<strong>don\u2019t<\/strong>\u00a0ship mousse\/foam formats in the U.S. without a regulatory pathway.<\/li>\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>ISO 23675\/23698<\/strong>\u00a0to accelerate R&amp;D, then confirm with legacy in-vivo methods for market claims.<\/li>\n<li>For pigmentation-centric lines,\u00a0<strong>iron oxides + high UVA-PF<\/strong>\u00a0are your differentiator.<\/li>\n<li>For water sports lines, invest in\u00a0<strong>film formers + ISO WR studies<\/strong>\u00a0early\u2014don\u2019t retrofit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations\/warning-letters\/supergoop-711018-08062025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations\/warning-letters\/supergoop-711018-08062025?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755870339767000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ENh3yWSfPP1J4drn6qTDE\">U.S. Food and Drug Administration<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX%3A32020R1684&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri%3DCELEX%253A32020R1684%26utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755870339767000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2K--VFrEdovhknUVgw4qmm\">European Comission Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeautynews.com\/en\/sunscreen-products-iso-approves%2C25032?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.premiumbeautynews.com\/en\/sunscreen-products-iso-approves%252C25032?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755870339767000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Itoh_Aqe2hSGs92Clm03a\">Premium Beauty News<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11121922\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Library of Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/practicaldermatology.com\/topics\/skin-cancer-photoprotection\/update-on-photoprotection\/23735\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical Dermatology<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regulatory landscape you can\u2019t ignore (US &amp; 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