A lot happened here at The Solar Light Company throughout 2015. Not only did we continue to improve our products and grow our clientele base, but we also acquired the in vitro Sunscreen Analyzer business from Optometrics, and purchased the assets of Solartech Inc! In fact, here is a brief look at our two big…
Light is an incredibly important factor in how we perceive art. The visible light spectrum brings us the beautiful and seemingly infinite colors we see in a drawing, painting, sculpture or film, and a well-lit gallery or museum is essential to properly viewing works in an exhibit or collection. Conversely, however, light also threatens works…
We’re back from Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club in Orlando, Florida, an incredible experience in itself. As if we needed a reason to go there, we attended the Florida Sunscreen Symposium, organized by the Florida Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Even though it was a business symposium, we learned a lot and contributed…
Sunburn is not the relaxing part of the beach that people daydream about. That’s why sunscreen is so important. Nothing spoils a vacation quite like potential for skin cancer. Cosmetic chemists understand the need for protection against the dangerous rays of the sun. We’ve discovered, through years of research, the hazardous effects of prolonged exposure…
This year spells big changes for the solar light and solar research industries. Recent advances in technology are going to change the ways that we collect and manage solar energy. The US Military has recently published a release indicating a new patent that could be a game-changer for years to come. The recent military patent…
We’re excited to have returned from London, England, where we attended the Sun Protection Conference at London’s prestigious Royal College of Surgeons. The event was hosted by Summit Events and took place June 9th and 10th. Textiles, fabrics and even medications require SPF and UPF applications and must be properly researched in order to guarantee…
Summer is coming, and it’s important to keep in mind that not everything loves it as much as the beach does. In fact, some things don’t deal with the sunlight very well at all, like your upholstery and other sun-sensitive materials. Your materials won’t voice their opinions or feelings, you have to observe them and…
In-Vitro testing is testing that is performed on a non-living medium or substrate. At Solar Light, we are providing our in-vitro SPF testing instruments and devices to laboratories and industries manufacturing items that are typically used for sun protection. We are also market leaders in in-vivo SPF testing equipment, which uses live panelists as a…
Ultraviolet Radiation Protection Factor, or UPF, is not to be confused with Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Here is how UPF and SPF are different: SPF, Sun Protection Factor, is the signature acronym for sunscreens across the world. It refers to a product’s ability to screen out UVB-type radiation. UVB is the primary type of…
When a lot of people think of Solar Light’s products and photovoltaic research in general, one of the first things that come to mind is probably “sunscreen,” and it’s true, photovoltaic researchers do research that. In fact, they also research cosmetics and lotions to make sure they don’t increase sensitivity to solar radiation as well. …
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