Predictive, Protective, Planet-Positive: Redefining Sun Care for 2026

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-euxye-1a939b2 In this episode of In Conversation With, Global Cosmetics News turns its focus to the global sun care market—a category that remains central to beauty, but is becoming more structured, disciplined and strategically driven. Valued at US$14.6bn in 2026 and projected to reach US$22bn, sun care growth is being shaped less by hype and more by strong portfolio management, retail execution, regulatory compliance and dependable seasonal demand. As the category evolves, brands are being challenged to balance performance, sensory appeal, transparency and compliance—while responding to rising consumer expectations around sustainability, trust and everyday usability. This Month’s Expert Panel Jennifer O’Hara – Director of Technical Marketing and Commercialisation, INOLEX Dr Inna Szalontay – Dermatologist & Founder, Libi & DaughtersMaggie Spicer – Founder, Source Beauty ESG   Key Takeaways for B2B Leaders 1. Sun Care Moves from Basic Protection to Daily Skin Strategy Consumers are no longer satisfied with seeing “SPF 50” on-pack and taking it at face value. According to Dr Inna Szalontay, today’s more skin-literate consumer wants to know how a product protects, what else it does for the skin, and how it supports long-term skin health. “They do not ask for sunscreen anymore. They want sun strategy products that work.”– Dr Inna Szalontay This is pushing the category beyond basic sun protection and into skin longevity, with rising