# Anti-Frostbite Skin Creams 'SynAFP' Works to Protect Cells From Extreme Cold By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-21 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synafp References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/antifreeze-skin-cream-frostbite-protection/) & [acs.org](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2022/acs-presspac-january-19-2022/antifreeze-cream-prevents-frostbite-injuries-to-skin.html) Putting on [sunscreen to protect against UV rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-protective) is commonplace, so the 'SynAFP' mixture has been created as a protective ingredient that could be utilized in skincare products to help provide a similar protection from extreme cold. The mixture comes in the form of a liquid that includes the compounds dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The mixture was paired with [aloe vera cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resilience-cream) before being tested on mice and was reported to protect against tissue damage, frostbite and inflammation. The 'SynAFP' mixture was developed by a team of scientists at India's Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research and led by Dr. Munia Ganguli. While additional testing is still required, the mixture shows promise as a potential way to protect humans from severe cold. Image Credit: Dargaud/C.C. 4.0 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cold Weather Skincare:** The development of 'SynAFP' opens opportunities for skincare companies to offer protective products against extreme cold weather. - **Natural Frostbite Relief:** There is an opportunity for the development of natural frostbite relief products using 'SynAFP' as a key ingredient. - **Cold-protective Textile:** The applications of 'SynAFP' could be extended to textile and fashion industries for the development of cold-protective clothing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare:** The 'SynAFP' mixture can be utilized by skincare companies to develop products that offer protection from extreme cold weather. - **Pharmaceutical:** The development of 'SynAFP' as a potential cure for frostbite opens opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to explore the production of natural frostbite-relief products. - **Textile:** The fashion and textile industries can explore the use of 'SynAFP' as a key ingredient in the production of cold-protective clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medical Grade Winter Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-cream.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Barrier Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repair-barrier-cream.md) - [Skin Restoration Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorevna.md) - [Hybrid Sun-Protecting Insect Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquitmed-sun-protection.md) - [Sensorial After-Sun Foams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-sun-ice-foam.md) - [Natural UV-Blocking Bioactives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-activated-cyanobacterial-uv.md) - [High-Altitude SPFs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-shots-all-screen.md) - [Adaptable Sun Protection Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-protective.md) - [Whipped Sun Care Foams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-sun-care.md)