AccessCARE SUN-S

High-Performance Botanical Complex for Enhanced UV Protection

INCI Name: Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ecklonia Kurome Extract

AccessCARE SUN-S is a potent, all-natural botanical complex designed to significantly boost the performance of sunscreen formulations. Featuring a synergistic blend of Licorice Root, Centella Asiatica, and Ecklonia Kurome extracts, this active enhances broad-spectrum UV protection while delivering powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It integrates seamlessly with both organic and inorganic UV filters, helping formulators achieve higher SPF values and superior skin defense in daily wear and sun care products.

Solubility Notes:

Water-soluble. Add to the water phase of your formulation or during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 40°C (104°F). Stable in formulations with pH 4.0–7.0.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

High SPF Sunscreens

Significantly boosts the efficacy of conventional UV filters, helping to achieve higher SPF and PPD (UVA) ratings in sun care products for face and body.
Daily Moisturizers with SPF

Adds a layer of natural, antioxidant-rich UV defense to daily wear creams and lotions, protecting skin from incidental sun exposure.
Anti-Aging Day Creams

Provides dual-action benefits by protecting skin from photoaging while antioxidants neutralize UV-generated free radicals.
BB & CC Creams

Enhances the protective qualities of color-cosmetic/skincare hybrids for an even skin tone and reliable daily defense.
After-Sun Care Products

Leverages soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits from Licorice and Centella Asiatica to calm sun-exposed skin and support recovery.
Scalp & Hair Protectants

Provides UV protection in sprays, serums, and mists to shield the scalp and help reduce UV-induced damage and color fading in hair.

Performance & Formulation Insights for AccessCARE SUN-S

A Multi-Pathway Approach to UV Defense

AccessCARE SUN-S provides enhanced sun protection through a synergistic, multi-pathway mechanism. The power of this complex lies in the unique compounds within each botanical extract:

Ecklonia Kurome Extract: A brown marine algae rich in phlorotannins (marine polyphenols) known for exceptional antioxidant capacity and broad-spectrum UV absorbance, particularly in the UVB range.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract: Contains glabridin and other flavonoids that not only absorb UV but also deliver strong anti-inflammatory action to mitigate sun-induced redness and irritation; additionally acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor to help prevent sun spots.
Centella Asiatica Extract: Abundant in triterpenoids like asiaticoside and madecassoside, offering potent antioxidant defense against UV-induced oxidative stress while supporting the skin’s natural repair mechanisms.

Together, these extracts absorb, neutralize, and support repair, providing a comprehensive defense system that elevates the performance of any sun protection product.

Formulation Guidelines for Optimal Performance

AccessCARE SUN-S is a water-soluble liquid that is easy to incorporate into formulations. For best results, add to the water phase or during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 40°C (104°F) to preserve the integrity of the botanical compounds. It is stable within a typical cosmetic pH range of 4.0–7.0.

This active is designed as an SPF booster and should be formulated alongside approved sunscreen actives (e.g., Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Avobenzone, etc.) to make compliant SPF claims. It pairs exceptionally well with mineral sunscreen systems, helping reduce whitening and improving overall aesthetics.

Key Formulation Benefits

Clinically-Proven SPF Boosting: Proven to increase SPF values, enabling high-protection products or allowing lower levels of conventional UV filters.
Potent Antioxidant Protection: Neutralizes free radicals generated by UV, blue light, and pollution to help prevent premature aging and cellular damage.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Action: Visibly reduces redness and irritation from sun exposure—ideal for sensitive skin.
Broad-Spectrum Defense: Combined extracts provide absorbance across UVA and UVB, complementing primary UV filters.
Improves Skin Tone: Licorice Root helps inhibit melanin synthesis to prevent sun-induced hyperpigmentation and promote an even tone.
Excellent Compatibility: Works synergistically with both organic (chemical) and inorganic (mineral) UV filters without compromising stability.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory, Sunscreen Boosters, UV Protection & Defense
INCI Name	Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ecklonia Kurome Extract
Usage Rate	1%-5%
Active Type	Algae & Marine Extracts, Botanical Extracts & Phytoactives, Traditional Herb Complexes
Solubility	Water-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Physical Form	Liquid/Solution
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Natural (ISO 16128), Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessCARE SUN-S

The recommended usage rate is between 1% and 5%. Use lower concentrations for daily wear products and higher concentrations for high-SPF sunscreens and intensive treatments.

No. It is classified as an SPF booster and is not an FDA-approved monograph sunscreen ingredient. It must be used in conjunction with approved UV filters like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone, etc., to make a marketable SPF claim.

It boosts SPF through a dual mechanism: phlorotannins from Ecklonia Kurome and flavonoids from Licorice Root directly absorb UV radiation, while the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of all three extracts protect the skin from UV-induced stress and damage, contributing to overall photoprotection.

Yes. It is an excellent addition to mineral-based sunscreens, enhancing the protective efficacy of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and helping reduce the whitening effect often associated with mineral filters.

It performs well and remains stable in formulations with a pH range between 4.0 and 7.0.

Beyond its primary role as an SPF booster, it delivers significant antioxidant protection, soothes inflammation and redness, supports skin barrier repair, and helps prevent sun-induced dark spots.

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