A luxurious option pokes its head out of the lightweight mineral sunscreen category. This SPF 50 cream by Tatcha is engineered with smoothing silk extract that works tirelessly to help protect skin from environmental stressors (and especially from the sun). The cream is also formulated with ingredients that help hydrate it and even out skin tone.
Tatcha includes Zinc Oxide 10% and Red Algae Extracts in its formula. This is the dynamic duo that shields the skin from pesky UVA and UVB rays. It also offers resistance to blue light and pollution. Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide are featured in this formula, as well, to deliver hydration. The Silk Extracts, on the other hand, support the skin barrier.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Silk Infused Sunscreens
- Developing sheer lightweight mineral sunscreens with silk extracts can offer skin protection and anti-pollution benefits while delivering hydration and supporting the skin barrier.
- Multi-tasking Sunscreens
- Designing sunscreens that offer multiple benefits such as hydration, even skin tone, anti-pollution and environmental stressor protection can provide differentiated value for consumers.
- Blue Light Protection Sunscreens
- Incorporating ingredients in sunscreens such as Zinc Oxide and Red Algae Extracts which offer resistance to blue light can address the increasing concern around skin damage caused by digital screen usage.
Who This Affects Most
- Skincare Industry
- Skincare companies can leverage new formulations such as silk infused sunscreens to disrupt and differentiate themselves in the crowded skincare market.
- Cosmetics Industry
- Cosmetic companies can expand their portfolio by creating multifunctional sunscreens and tapping into the growing demand for value-based beauty products.
- Technology Industry
- Companies operating in the technology industry can explore opportunities to merge with the skincare market to develop products like blue light resistant sunscreen to preserve the skin health of digital users.
