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How SPF Became a Beauty Buzzword

Not so long ago, sunscreen was mainly a drug store staple marketed only in the summer months. Now, SPF products are a beauty aisle mainstay.
Changing cultural attitudes and product innovation fuelled SPF's perception evolution. Courtesy Supergoop!
Changing cultural attitudes and product innovation fuelled SPF's perception evolution. Supergoop!.

When Holly Thaggard founded her skin care brand, Supergoop!, in 2004, the sun care category barely existed. Sun protection was the domain of brands like Coppertone and Banana Boat, and primarily sold in drug stores as a seasonal product.

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