Trusted Products for Sun Safety
As a global industry leader in suncare, Ensign develops innovative formulations and product delivery systems. We develop both chemical filter sunscreens utilising the latest and most internationally compliant materials and mineral UV blockers with exceptional cosmetic performance, as well as after-sun lotions, gels and sprays. To protect your brand and avoid risk, they are all strictly compliant with Australian and international standards.
Our Packaging Formats
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Sachets
(0.1mL to 500 mL) -
Tubes
(10ml to 250ml) -
Plastic and glass bottles
(10ml to 1.5L) -
Plastic and glass jars
(20mL to 500mL) -
Aerosols
(50g to 200g)
The Products We Innovate
Our team continually pushes the boundaries of formulation and delivery technology, creating products that meet consumer needs while exceeding regulatory standards.
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Sunscreens
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After-sun lotion
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Lotions, sprays, foams, gels and sticks
CASE STUDY
Sunscreen Mousse is a Leader in Product Innovation
One of Ensign’s most innovative products is a sunscreen mousse that has made strong market inroads at home and overseas. Ensign was the first manufacturer to deliver this product to the market in Australia and it was one of the company’s most difficult and rewarding achievements. This was an exceptionally complex formula to develop for several reasons.
The first challenge was that it needed to be sufficiently dense and last long enough on the skin surface, while still providing effective sun protection. The second was that it did not wash off in water as water resistance is an essential criteria in the sunscreen category. Making a foam, such as for a shampoo, normally requires surfactants, which produce bubbles. When bubbles form, a product tends to wash off, which defeats the purpose of a water-resistant sunscreen.
The task for the R&D team was to find the correct balance between water resistance and the formulation of the foam, while creating a product that would be pleasant and appealing for customers to use. After a two-year development process with many setbacks and triumphs, the winning formula was created. The product is currently marketed by several brands and has a loyal customer base in supermarkets and pharmacies worldwide.