Can Cannabis Contain SPF and UV Boosters?

Yes! Synergy’s groundbreaking line of active cannabinoid esters, CannaSol, features cannabinoid ingredients with both SPF ratings and UV-boosting properties. 

• CannaSol CB-C Ester

  has an SPF index of 14, a refractive index of 1.52-1.7, and can be used as a UV Booster.

• CannaSol CB-D Ester

  has a refractive index of 1.4823.

• CannaSol SB-S Ester

  has an SPF index of 28 and a refractive index of 1.52-1.62, making it excellent for use as a UV booster.

How Can Cannabis Ingredients Support Healthy Skin?

Unlike traditional sunscreen ingredients designed purely to filter ultraviolet rays, cannabis and cannabinoid ingredients simultaneously protect and nurture the skin. 

Calming, Moisturizing Topicals With CBD

Studies have shown that cannabinoids such as CBD may help soothe and moisturize skin when applied topically. Topical cannabinoid products show promise in helping to alleviate the discomfort accompanying many different types of skin irritation. 

Skin Conditioning Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids may also help condition skin, addressing several aesthetic concerns and maintaining skin integrity. Ingredients such as CannaSorb CB-C and CB-D Esters may activate many genetic pathways that can help to even the skin tone, alleviate irritation, and even amplify the skin’s natural ability to repair itself. 

Soothing After-Sun Care With Innovative Cannabinoid Ingredients

The unique, nourishing properties of Synergy Life Science’s topical cannabinoid ingredients can be used to create powerful, effective after-sun skincare. For example, CannaSorb CB-S Ester is a skin conditioner with a long-lasting cooling effect when applied topically, perfect for use in after-sun care or sunscreen. 

3 Reasons to Use Cannabis in Sun Care Topicals

Innovative cannabinoid ingredients, like those in Synergy Life Science’s CannaSol line, can be an incredibly valuable addition to skincare products designed to protect the skin from UV rays. 

1. Innovative Cannabis Ingredients Provide Powerful Effects

Including cannabinoids in sunscreen can enrich the formulations and add properties beyond simple UV protection. For example: 

• CannaSol CB-C Ester

  triggers genetic pathways that can aid tissue remodeling and integrity, helping the skin repair itself while protecting it from the sun. 

• CannaSol CB-D Ester

  activates genetic pathways active in acne regulation, so it is ideal for use in sunscreen products for acne-prone skin; it can potentially help reduce acne and provide sun protection at the same time. 

• CannaSol CB-S Ester

  has anti-aging and skin conditioning properties, so it can potentially be added to sunscreen to help rejuvenate and protect mature skin. 

Because each ingredient in the CannaSol line is purposefully multifunctional, they can be combined with other ingredients to create sunscreens and sun care products to fit any product line, lifestyle, and skin concern.

2. Eliminate the Need for Harsh Sunscreen Ingredients with Novel Cannabinoids

Many traditional sunscreen ingredients can be irritating to already-sensitive skin. When the skin barrier is compromised by exposure to UV rays, pollution, chlorine or seawater, it becomes more prone to irritation stemming from skincare ingredients. Products meant to protect the skin shouldn’t irritate it even more. 

Some conventional sunscreen ingredients are unsafe or even toxic, particularly when used daily — as SPF sunscreens are. These chemicals are absorbed through the skin with a single use and can be detected in the body for weeks afterward. With products meant to be used daily, ensuring they are as safe and gentle as possible is especially important. 

Luckily, Synergy Life Science’s line of CannaSol products provides a new option for safe and effective sunscreens. All CannaSol ingredients are non-toxic, pending GRAS approval, and tested for safety. 

3. Simplify Suncare by Formulating with Cannabis

Using innovative cannabinoid compounds in your company’s suncare products can also help simplify formulas and drastically shorten ingredient lists. 

Including fewer ingredients in your formulations will help you save money on material costs. A single CannaSol ingredient can do the job of multiple conventional components, simultaneously providing moisturization, sun protection, and other properties.

Simplifying ingredient lists will also appeal to customers interested in clean, natural, and effective products. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the products they consume, so a short ingredient list on sunscreen products is sure to appeal to a wide market segment. 

Where to Source Innovative Cannabinoid Compounds for Sun Protection

Synergy Life Science is the only source of CannaSol ingredients. Our multifunctional active esters can help you revolutionize your product line through the power of cannabis, and our formulation experts will guide you through the entire process. 

Contact us today to start building your company’s cannabis-powered sunscreen and sun care line.