In this episode of Skincare Confidential, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Carl D'Ruiz, a key figure in the skincare industry, about the introduction of a new sunscreen filter, Bemotrizinol (Parsol® Shield), to the U.S. market. They discuss the long-standing regulatory challenges that have hindered the approval of new UV filters, the implications for public health, and the role of DSM in innovating skincare solutions. The conversation highlights the importance of transparency in ingredient safety and the need for updated regulations to keep pace with global standards. Carl shares insights into DSM's commitment to public health and the future of sunscreen filters in the U.S.

 

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Takeaways

A new UV filter has not been introduced in the U.S. for 26 years.

The FDA's regulations for sunscreen are complex and outdated.

Public health is at risk due to limited sunscreen options.

DSM is leading the way in bringing new filters to market.

Bemotrizinol (Parsol® Shield)has a long history of safe use in Europe.

Consumer preferences impact sunscreen usage and public health.

Transparency in ingredient safety is crucial for consumer trust.

New regulations are being implemented to improve safety standards.

The skincare industry is evolving with innovative ingredients.

Collaboration between companies and regulators is essential for progress.

 

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Drs Patti Farris and Ted Lain review and summarize the past year’s Skincare Confidential episodes, along with other major news and developments of 2024.

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Thinning, easy bruising, crepiness...all are characteristics of aging skin, and describe a condition called dermatoporosis.  Drs Harper, Ablon and Lain discuss its molecular etiology, relationship to cellular senescence, and a new therapy that offers hope.

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Have you even wondered what it takes to start your own skincare line? In this episode, Dr. Courtney Rubin discusses how she democratized and demystified skincare by creating Fig.1. 

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As dermatologists and cofounders of the Science of Skincare Summit, Drs.Farris and Lain created a meeting to fill the void that exists skincare education. In this episode they share highlights and some pearls from this years Summit.

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Laser guru, Dr. Roy Geronemus, pioneered laser assisted delivery of skincare. In this episode, he discusses some of his favorite pre and post procedure products and how skincare can be used to improve patient outcomes. 

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Mitochondria, the engine of our cells, are highly susceptible to damage from ultraviolet radiation. Dr Mark Birch-Machin explains his recent research on what antioxidant and sunscreen ingredients we should be recommending to ensure mitochondrial viability after UV exposure.

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This episode of Skincare Confidential is likely to change the way clinicians' approach photoprotection.  Work by Dr. Pourzand has demonstrated that ferulic acid is a bifunctional antioxidant and iron chelator that is valuable for skin photoprotection.  She also conducted a comparative study looking at the photoprotective effects of ectoin, ascorbic acid and tocopherol against UVA induced damage in skin cells.  

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Followed by millions on both Instagram and TikTok, Dr Portela is passionate about skincare and dermatology education.  He is also Chairing the new Dermfluencer University at the Science of Skincare Summit, and talks about why we need more dermatologists on social media. Learn from a true expert both with this episode and at the Summit!

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Dr Jean Krutmann explains his ground-breaking work revealing how global warming makes us age faster, and what we can do about it.

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