FORMULA ANATOMY DECIPHERED
Figure 3. H2O+ Spa Body Soother Solar
Relief Gel
The company claims the lotion
leaves skin smoother, brighter and
firmer. In addition, it is reported to
reduce the appearance of fine lines
and wrinkles; improve skin tone and
texture; improve the appearance of
redness, dryness, roughness, age spots,
skin discoloration and pore size; and
to even skin’s complexion. The lotion is
said to be activated with normal daily
activity and to keep working throughout the day.
Formulator Beware
Ingredients that protect skin from
UV damage and promote the repair of
UV-damaged skin are not difficult to
use but the real issue is whether a sufficient amount of them is incorporated
into the formulation. The sun repair
category is ripe for clinical improvement as the personal care industry
often includes ambiguous sun repair
claims with products that may not
meet consumer expectations. As an
example, how does the consumer really
judge whether a product in fact repairs
sun damage? And most often, the benefits are transient and not permanent
changes.
A significant amount of scientific
work is being conducted on the damage inflicted to skin by UV radiation.
Therefore, finding and using sufficient
Figure 4. DERMAdoctor Photodynamic
Therapy Sunlight-Activated Laser Lotion
SPF 30
amounts of the appropriated actives to
elicit a clinical response is possible. The
future of this product niche will be in
better supporting sun repair claims with
long-lasting improvements to damaged
skin.
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