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May 22, 2013
Latin America's Rayito De Sol sunless tanning line comes to U.S. market

Rayito De Sol, a sun care brand in Latin America, is now available in the United States and can be found at Ulta Beauty Stores.

MIAMI — Rayito De Sol, a sun care brand in Latin America, is now available in the United States and can be found at Ulta Beauty Stores.


Rolling out globally, Rayito De Sol is currently sold in 15 countries, including Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador and Paraguay, with more to come. Based in Argentina, this family-owned business has been operating for more than 90 years.

May 21, 2013
Banana Boat announces launch of Unconditional Fun Sweepstakes

Banana Boat sunscreen manufacturer Energizer Personal Care has teamed up with Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark Resorts and “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars” champion Melissa Rycroft to launch the Unconditional Fun Sweepstakes.

SHELTON, Conn. — Banana Boat sunscreen manufacturer Energizer Personal Care has teamed up with Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark Resorts and “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars” champion Melissa Rycroft to launch the Unconditional Fun Sweepstakes.

May 20, 2013
Energizer Personal Care, The Skin Cancer Foundation aim to encourage sun safety among men

Energizer Personal Care, which makes Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sunscreens, has teamed up with the Skin Cancer Foundation to launch a public awareness campaign featuring Los Angeles Galaxy and Team USA soccer player Landon Donovan.

SHELTON, Conn. — Energizer Personal Care, which makes Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sunscreens, has teamed up with the Skin Cancer Foundation to launch a public awareness campaign featuring Los Angeles Galaxy and Team USA soccer player Landon Donovan.

The awareness campaign is the second part of a two-year effort aimed at encouraging men to incorporate sun protection into their daily lives.

May 16, 2013
Coppertone encourages parents to protect children from UV rays year-round

Merck Consumer Care, the makers of Coppertone, launched today the "Making the Sunscreen Grade" program to equip parents with tools to help their children develop lifelong sun habits.

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — Merck Consumer Care, the makers of Coppertone, launched today the "Making the Sunscreen Grade" program to equip parents with tools to help their children develop lifelong sun habits, including those that protect them from the sun during the school day.

May 6, 2013
L'Oréal Paris teams up with Melanoma Research Alliance to battle melanoma

In recognition of "Melanoma Monday," L'Oréal Paris has released a new survey on melanoma awareness and prevention among women of all skin tones, and announced a philanthropic alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance.

NEW YORK — In recognition of "Melanoma Monday," L'Oréal Paris has released a new survey on melanoma awareness and prevention among women of all skin tones, and announced a philanthropic alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance.

April 24, 2013
Ferndale Healthcare: New Heliocare supplement offers sun protection

A dietary supplement that helps protect skin against sun-related effects and aging? Yes, according to Ferndale Healthcare.

FERNDALE, Mich. — A dietary supplement that helps protect skin against sun-related effects and aging? Yes, according to Ferndale Healthcare.

April 17, 2013
Jill Stack Naturals develops new Gold-n-SPF herbal vegan sunscreen

Jill Stack Naturals has announced the launch of Gold-N-SPF, an herbal vegan sunscreen made with sensitive skin in mind.

CHICAGO — Jill Stack Naturals has announced the launch of Gold-N-SPF, an herbal vegan sunscreen made with sensitive skin in mind. 

April 3, 2013
Banana Boat develops new multibenefit sunscreen lotions

Energizer Personal Care, the makers of Banana Boat brand sunscreen, has announced the availability of two new products: Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate and Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone sunscreen lotions.

SHELTON, Conn. — Energizer Personal Care, the makers of Banana Boat brand sunscreen, has announced the availability of two new products: Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate and Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone sunscreen lotions.

April 3, 2013
Goddess Garden Organics launches chemical-free continuous spray sunscreen

Goddess Garden Organics — the makers of organic sunscreens for adults, kids and babies — has debuted a Continuous Spray Natural Sunscreen, which, according to the company, is the only all-natural, chemical-free continuous spray sunscreen on the market today.

BOULDER, Colo. — Goddess Garden Organics — the makers of organic sunscreens for adults, kids and babies — has debuted a Continuous Spray Natural Sunscreen, which, according to the company, is the only all-natural, chemical-free continuous spray sunscreen on the market today.

February 28, 2013
La Roche-Posay introduces less messy, less greasy sunscreens

La Roche-Posay has developed two new sunscreen formulas designed to address consumer concerns that suncreens are generally too messy, sticky or greasy. The company launched Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for face and Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk for body, with a new technology: Cell-OX Shield XL.

NEW YORK — La Roche-Posay has developed two new sunscreen formulas designed to address consumer concerns that suncreens are generally too messy, sticky or greasy. The company launched Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for face and Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk for body, with a new technology: Cell-OX Shield XL.

February 14, 2013
Mustela develops new sun care products for babies

Mustela, a European skin care and stretch marks brand, recently introduced three products in a sun care range for babies.

NEW YORK — Mustela, a European skin care and stretch marks brand, recently introduced three products in a sun care range for babies.

The new Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Lotion and Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Stick are tested under the most recent FDA requirements for sunscreen and have both been awarded the Melanoma International Foundation’s Seal of Approval, the company stated.


Mustela’s formulations are 100% mineral, with naturally derived sunscreen filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.



February 11, 2013
Sun & Skin Care Research bolsters sun care portfolio with Bull Frog acquisition

Sun & Skin Care Research announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Bull Frog sunscreen brand from Chattem, a division of Sanofi U.S.

COCOA, Fla. — Sun & Skin Care Research announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of the Bull Frog sunscreen brand from Chattem, a division of Sanofi U.S.

February 11, 2013
Sunscreen Bands to take guesswork out of skin protection

JADS International, a health and beauty company, on Monday announced the introduction of Sunscreen Bands, which remind consumers to reapply sunscreen.

HUNT VALLEY, Md. — JADS International, a health and beauty company, on Monday announced the introduction of Sunscreen Bands, which remind consumers to reapply sunscreen.

February 6, 2013
Valeant announces CeraVe sunscreen line at New York event

Canadian drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America announced plans to launch a new sun care line in the spring.

NEW YORK — Canadian drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America announced Wednesday plans to launch a new sun care line nationwide in the spring.

January 11, 2013
CeraVe taps Olympic swimmer Rebecca Soni to promote new sun care line

Skin care brand CeraVe, developed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, is expanding its portfolio with a line of sun care products slated to hit stores beginning this month.

NEW YORK — Skin care brand CeraVe, developed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, is expanding its portfolio with a line of sun care products slated to hit stores beginning this month.

The new CeraVe Sun Care line, developed with dermatologists, includes eight products for the face and body with various applications offering both broad spectrum SPF 30 and SPF 50 protection, and will be sold in the sun protection aisle in drug stores and mass market.

October 31, 2012
Tanee tan line corrector takes home 'Best New Product' award at ECRM

Consumers can now banish unsightly tan lines thanks to the tan line corrector from Tanee.

RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Consumers can now banish unsightly tan lines thanks to the tan line corrector from Tanee.

This marks the first time that a company has addressed the tan line as an aspect of sun care, the company stated. The product won the DSN/ECRM Best New Product award during the recent ECRM Sun Care event.

October 19, 2012
Energizer Holdings voluntarily withdrawing several Banana Boat sun care products

Energizer Holdings is initiating a voluntary withdrawal of the continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products identified below because of a potential risk of the products igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before the product is completely dry, the manufacturer announced on Friday.

ST. LOUIS — Energizer Holdings is initiating a voluntary withdrawal of the continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products identified below because of a potential risk of the products igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before the product is completely dry, the manufacturer announced on Friday.

Affected product/UPC:   

  • Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 15 Continuous Spray 6 oz., 7965600979-8

  • Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Continuous Spray 6 oz., 7965600878-4

August 17, 2012
Innovation and education shine

With summer officially under way, it comes as little surprise that sales of sun care products rose during the most recent 12 weeks available from SymphonyIRI Group.

With summer officially under way, it comes as little surprise that sales of sun care products rose during the most recent 12 weeks available from SymphonyIRI Group. Product innovation and greater consumer education on how to protect skin from the sun’s harmful rays also helped fuel growth.


According to SymphonyIRI Group, sales of suntan lotions and oils rose more than 2% to $388.67 million during the 12 weeks ended July 8 at food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart).


 

 

August 6, 2012
Neutrogena, actress Gabrielle Union aim to dispel skin cancer myths

Neutrogena and actress Gabrielle Union are urging people to make skin cancer prevention part of their daily, year-round routines on the heels of a recent national survey that found just 13% of all women in the United States wear sunscreen on a daily basis.

LOS ANGELES — Neutrogena and actress Gabrielle Union are urging people to make skin cancer prevention part of their daily, year-round routines on the heels of a recent national survey that found just 13% of all women in the United States wear sunscreen on a daily basis.

July 16, 2012
Education key in sun care

During the summer months, sun protection obviously is top of mind for many, especially among those with lighter skin who easily burn. However, there likely are shoppers in your store who have the misconception that their darker skin makes them immune to skin cancer and the harmful effects of the sun.


During the summer months, sun protection obviously is top of mind for many, especially among those with lighter skin who easily burn. However, there likely are shoppers in your store who have the misconception that their darker skin makes them immune to skin cancer and the harmful effects of the sun.


Educating consumers — especially those with darker skin — of the risks not only will help bolster sales of sunscreens but, more importantly, can help save lives.


June 20, 2012
Study highlights need for increased sun protection education among men

Men older than 50 years of age are more than twice as likely as women to develop and die from melanoma, yet many men admit to not using sunscreen, and even more report not knowing what skin cancer warning signs to look for, according to the results of a survey released by the Skin Cancer Foundation in partnership with the makers of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sunscreens.

SHELTON, Conn. — Men older than 50 years of age are more than twice as likely as women to develop and die from melanoma, yet many men admit to not using sunscreen, and even more report not knowing what skin cancer warning signs to look for, according to the results of a survey released by the Skin Cancer Foundation in partnership with the makers of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sunscreens.

June 13, 2012
L'Oréal works to drive awareness of skin cancer risk in skin of color

Beauty company L'Oréal is working to increase awareness that just because a person's skin may be darker in color does not mean he or she is immune to skin cancer.

NEW YORK — Beauty company L'Oréal is working to increase awareness that just because a person's skin may be darker in color does not mean he or she is immune to skin cancer.

June 6, 2012
Rite Aid launches healthy skin campaign

Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid is promoting healthy skin care as part of a partnership with the Skin Cancer Foundation, the retailer said Wednesday.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid is promoting healthy skin care as part of a partnership with the Skin Cancer Foundation, the retailer said Wednesday.

The new campaign offers free skin care guides in stores and online, expert advice from pharmacists and continued support for the fifth annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour, also offered under a collaboration with the foundation. The tour, launched in March, is visiting more than 50 Rite Aid stores around the country and offering free, full-body skin cancer screenings.

May 14, 2012
FDA delays new rules for sunscreen makers

Manufacturers of sunscreen now will have six additional months to meet the new labeling and testing requirements as imposed by the Food and Drug Administration, according to an announcement from the Federal Register.

WASHINGTON  — Manufacturers of sunscreen now will have six additional months to meet the new labeling and testing requirements as imposed by the Food and Drug Administration, according to an announcement from the Federal Register.

The FDA ordered the changes last summer but gave manufacturers one year — until this June — to get the revised bottles on the shelf.

April 4, 2012
Green Babies develops new SPF 30 sunscreen

Organic baby brand Green Babies has expanded its Green Babies body care line with a new zinc oxide broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen.

NEW YORK — Organic baby brand Green Babies has expanded its Green Babies body care line with a new zinc oxide broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen.

The sunscreen now is available in many Whole Foods Market stores throughout the nation, select specialty retail stores and on Green Babies' website. The new product, developed in partnership with manufacturer MZB Accessories, will retail for roughly $16.99. It is available in two versions: unscented and lightly scented with tangerine essential oil.