The sun care category is evolving fast. Consumers want better performance, better sensory experience, and greater transparency about what's in the formula.
In Conversation With is a podcast series from Global Cosmetics News, exploring the ideas and people shaping the beauty industry. In this episode, Inolex's Jennifer O'Hara joins clinical dermatologist Dr. Inna Szalontay and ESG strategist Maggie Spicer to discuss where sun care stands in 2026 and what it takes to move the category forward.
What the panel covers
- Why sensory performance isn't a nice-to-have. It determines whether consumers actually use their sunscreen
- The education gap is slowing SPF adoption in the US market, and what the industry needs to do about it
- How consumer expectations are shifting from basic sun protection to skin longevity
- What sustainability accountability actually requires beyond marketing language
- Where regulation is heading and what that means for formulators and brands
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