Kolmar Korea has developed what it claims is “the world’s first” hybrid composite sunscreen stabilization technology. This innovation combines the UV protection of inorganic sunscreens with the spreadability of organic sunscreens.
 
Kolmar’s “UV-Duo Plus” technology stabilizes composite raw materials by encapsulating inorganic sunscreen particles with organic sunscreen components. 
 
According to the company, this formulation addresses the shortcomings of traditional hybrid sunscreens, where particle aggregation often leads to gaps in the UV protection film.
 
A company representative stated,
 
“While hybrid sunscreens that mix two ingredients are already available, no product has achieved a perfect integration of organic and inorganic components. With UV-DUO PLUS technology, we aim to lead K-beauty suncare innovation and expand our reach in both domestic and international markets.”
 
The UV-Duo Plus technology introduces a composite raw material. By coating inorganic sunscreen particles with organic components, this technology ensures even dispersion within formulations, eliminating aggregation and enhancing UV protection efficacy.
 
UV-Duo Plus technology efficiently blocks UV rays and targets long-wavelength UV (long UVA), which accelerates photoaging. 
 
Clinical tests on human skin demonstrated that suncare products incorporating this technology improved long-wavelength UV blocking efficiency by 24.8% in the 400 nm range compared to conventional sunscreens.
 
Sunscreens developed using this technology achieve SPF 50+ PA++++ protection and have been recognized as functional UV-blocking cosmetics by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. 
 
Kolmar Korea has secured a patent for UV-Duo Plus technology. The company is pursuing international patent applications (PCT) to expand its presence in global markets.

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