March 19, 2025
Beyond UV Protection: Eco-Friendly & High-Performance Sun Care Solutions
As a daily essential for consumers, sun care users are seeking more than just UV protection. According to Mintel, 45% of Gen Z users are concerned about the environmental impact of sunscreen. In addition, Mintel reported a 23% increase in sunscreen products boasting sustainable claims when comparing 2020 to 2024 launches.
Brands are stepping up with mineral-based, ethical, and sustainable solutions that also offer added skin benefits. In addition to a variety of skin care claims, mineral sunscreen formulations are highlighting innovative textures, high SPF water-resistance, and desirable aesthetics.
Omya supports these evolving needs with natural, eco-friendly, and high-performance ingredients to elevate your sun care formulations. Here are just a few ingredients that align with consumer preferences:
LIPEX® SheaSolve™
Eco-friendly shea-derived emollient ester offers excellent wetting, dispersing, and solubilizing properties. Can be used with mineral and organic UV filters, color pigments, and boosts SPF when used with mineral UV filters. Its excellent sensory profile allows for inclusion in various cosmetic applications and textures.
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ sensory aspects are perceived to be
on par or better than competitive products
LIPEX® SheaSolve™ in action
Wetting Properties
Comparative Viscosity
Reduced Ghosting
Zano® Zinc Oxide Powders
Zinc Oxide powders, available in three different grades, combine excellent broadband UVA/UVB absorption properties with a high level of transparency in a wide range of applications.
SolAmaze® Natural
Novel bio-based, biodegradable, film-forming polymer that offers superior water resistance and pleasing aesthetics for high SPF emulsion sunscreens. Maintains the performance of leading synthetic polymers while reducing the persistence in the environment.
View our unique sun care textures:
