The future is bright for sun protection expert
Consumers around the world could soon be wearing sun protection products that started life in a Sunderland lab.
Industry expert Julian Hewitt has decided to make the city the base for his business, JPH Sun Care Technologies–whichdevelops sun care and skin care products for clients across the globe.
From his new lab at Sunderland’ s NorthEast Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), Julian formulates, develops and tests innovative products offering UV protection.
Julian said: “Sun care is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global personal care market because people have really woken up to the dangers of sun damage. They want more of their everyday skin care products, as well as their sunscreen, to offer protection from harmful rays.
“Many small and mediumsized companies developing cosmetics and decorative products want to add UV protection but don’t have the technical ability in-house so using the expertise of an independent consultant like me is a perfect solution.”
Clients provide Julian with an outline of the properties they want in the final product, and a shopping list of ingredients.He then finds away to use them in the product.
He also 30 years of industry experience to provide training – teaching the science of sun protection to those new to the field – and offers advice to companies unfamiliar with complex industry regulations.
Julian set up JPH SunCare Technologies in 2011 after a successful career leading sunscreen applications research and technical service for chemical giant sIC I,Uniqe ma and Croda.
Originally operating from a pay-by-the-week lab in Teesside, the investment in dedicated lab space and new equipment represents a major leap forward.
Julian said: “I have built up a great client base and repeat business so I now have the confidence to grow the business and finding the perfect permanent home was top of my list. As soon as I stepped into the lab at the BIC I knew it was exactly right.”
PaulMcEld on, chief executive at the NorthEast B IC, said: “The BIC is proud to be called home by all kinds of innovative companies boasting diverse knowledge and expertise and delighted to welcome JPH Sun care into our community .”