While acknowledging concerns about oxybenzone, Consumer Reports maintains the importance of sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer and says oxybenzone-containing offerings continue to test best when it comes to broad-spectrum protection and minimal SPF “variation.”
UV filter oxybenzone is under fire.
The ingredient was prominently singled out by FDA in the agency’s proposed sunscreen rule issued in February, which categorized oxybenzone as an active ingredient currently lacking sufficient data to retain its generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) designation under FDA’s OTC Review
As largest provider of private label/store brand OTCs with “100 plus molecules across 100% price point coverage,” CEO Patrick Lockwood-Taylor says Perrigo’s in position to capitalize as consumers become “more cautious” and look for lower-priced products.
Coty lowers its revenue and profit outlook for FY25, though it believes FY26 will be a better year thanks to a return of ‘blockbuster’ product launches, market expansion and mitigation strategies for current economic uncertainties.
Haleon wants to reach one billion more consumers by 2030 and plans to do this by tailoring products to those outside the highest income bracket. The UK-based firm's five-year growth plan will also see it generate £0.8bn in productivity savings.
