The startup manufactures ultraviolet-sensitive, color-changing inks that serve as real-time SPF indicators for sunscreen users. This technology enables individuals to monitor their skin's UV exposure visually, ensuring proper application and reapplication of sunscreen to reduce the risk of skin cancer and age-related skin changes.
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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many sunscreen users do not apply enough sunscreen or reapply it frequently enough, leading to increased risk of sunburn, skin cancer, and premature skin aging. Individuals lack a simple, real-time method to visually assess their skin's UV exposure and the effectiveness of their sunscreen application.
Solution
SunFly Brands develops UV-sensitive, color-changing inks that act as real-time SPF indicators for sunscreen users. The photochromic inks are designed to help users apply and reapply the correct amount of sunscreen at the appropriate times. When applied to the skin and covered with sunscreen, the ink remains clear, indicating sufficient protection; color change signals that reapplication is needed. SunFly offers standalone SPF indicator stamps and a patented stamp-in-cap design that integrates the technology directly into sunscreen packaging.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individual sunscreen users concerned about adequate UV protection, as well as cosmetic companies seeking to enhance their sunscreen products with real-time SPF indicators.
Features
- Photochromic inks that change color based on UV exposure, providing a visual indication of sunscreen effectiveness.
- Inks formulated to work with any SPF-rated sunscreen.
- Stand-alone SPF indicator stamps for direct application to the skin.
- Patented stamp-in-cap design for integration into sunscreen product packaging.
- Inks designed to last an entire day and undergo multiple color-fade and reapplication cycles.
- Options for broadband (UVA/UVB) indicators for comprehensive protection monitoring.