Roka Furadada develops photo-adaptive solar molecules and biobased active ingredients that provide tailored photoprotection by transforming UV radiation into new molecular structures, enhancing sunscreen efficacy. Their technology addresses the risk of skin cancer by offering long-lasting protection that adapts to varying sunlight conditions without degrading.
Funding
$2.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional sunscreen ingredients degrade upon exposure to sunlight, reducing their effectiveness and requiring frequent reapplication. Existing UV filters may not provide sufficient UVA protection and do not adapt to changing light conditions, potentially leaving skin vulnerable to sun damage.
Solution
Roka Furadada develops photo-adaptive solar molecules that transform UV radiation into new molecular structures, enhancing sunscreen efficacy and providing tailored photoprotection. Their ROKA Smart UV® technology uses active ingredients that absorb UV radiation and undergo a photochemical transformation to provide broad-spectrum protection. These molecules adapt to light conditions, offering increased protection with greater sun exposure and providing long-lasting defense against UVA and UVB rays without degrading.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes cosmetic formulators and manufacturers in the sunscreen and personal care industries seeking innovative, high-performance UV protection ingredients.
Features
- ROKA Smart UV® PvB 360: Transforms into a UVA absorber upon exposure to UVB radiation (290-320 nm).
- ROKA Smart UV® ITM 330: Transforms into a UVB & UVA-II absorber upon exposure to sunlight (290 to 340 nm).
- Dose-dependent UVA absorption, boosting the UVA-PF of sunscreen formulas.
- Photo-adaptive technology that adapts to environmental conditions, protecting when needed and lasting longer.
- Does not degrade when exposed to sunlight, unlike common UV filters.