Sun protection factor booster
Oxford scientists have synthesised specifically sized 2D inorganic platelets which effectively boost UV scattering in sunscreen and cosmetic formulations.
Applications: Sunscreen, Personal Care, Sun Care, Cosmetics
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| 2D Layered Double Hydroxide platelets | Demonstrated synthetic route |
| Platelet size influences UV scattering properties | Allows selective growth of 2D platelet size |
| New materials for SPF | Platelets demonstrate UV scattering properties as an alternative to UV absorbing |
| Synergistic effect with commercially available UV absorbers | UV scattering effect can be tuned by the size of the 2D platelet |
| Comparable to commercially available emulsions or polymer bio-beads | |
| Cost effective alternative material | |
| Efficient at very low loadings | |
| Increases the effectiveness of existing sun block and cosmetic active agents | |
| Potential to reduce the UV absorbing components in sun block and cosmetics formulations for more environmentally friendly and safe offering to the public |
Patented and Available For
- Co-development
- Consulting
- Licensing