Mission
MDSolarSciences, a physician driven primary skin cancer prevention company, recognizes the need for a broad range of state-of-the-science and state-of-the-art ultraviolet radiation protection products. As such, we dedicate our efforts to bringing a world-class line of products to the market. In Advancing the Science of Sun Protection, our focus always is on the future. To do so, we proactively identify and develop strategic relationships to enhance our future product lines. At the same time, we will serve as a research advocate and will support skin cancer research in seeking a cure.
Vision
MDSolarSciences will become a model of a dedicated sun protection, skin care and skin cancer prevention company.
Credo
MDSolarSciences is committed to saving lives.
The company promotes a sane but safer and healthier time in the sun. As part of this platform, our team of behavioral scientists collaborates with educational and medical specialists to develop written and online teaching programs. These materials enhance knowledge about sun exposure and offer tools and techniques to protect people early in life.
The company’s products dovetail with these concepts. Based on our overriding goal of safeguarding human health and well-being against the potential ravages of sun exposure, we donate a percentage of our profits to medical schools and other institutions that conduct research on cancers of the skin.
Core values and commitments
- Create products that meet or exceed the level of performance and safety that we demand for our patients and ourselves.
- Expeditiously advance the state-of-science in sun protection and incorporate scientific breakthroughs.
- Educate the public on the dangers of unprotected exposure to the sun and steps they can take to mitigate risks, which include premature aging and skin cancer.
- Provide the highest service, sales and informational support in the industry.
- Continually seek to improve our technologies and offerings in our quest for “next generation” products.
- Contribute technically and financially to scientific research targeted at reducing the incidence of, and death from, melanoma/skin cancer.
What sets MDSolarSciences apart?
- MDSS is cutting edge in its focus and goals.
Founded by world-renowned skin cancer authorities, MDSolarSciences (MDSS) is the first physician-developed and physician-driven primary skin cancer prevention and protection company. Our Scientific Advisory Committee consists of prominent dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical and surgical oncologists, ophthalmologists, pediatric and adolescent medical specialists, photobiologists and photochemists, behavioral scientists and primary care physicians, and as such keeps us focused on all topics related to the sun.. MDSS is well positioned to address the expanding needs in public health and UV-awareness. - MDSS breakthrough patent-pending sunscreens combine safety, efficacy and cosmetics.
Up to now, it has been extremely difficult to develop aesthetically pleasing products when restricted to active ingredients approved for use in sunscreens in the U.S. However, after much research, the MDSS team developed a proprietary blend of ingredients that offers the ultimate look and feel in a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and meets/exceeds U.S. and European standards. Designed for both adults and children, these products have high efficacy, elegant cosmesis, high water resistant qualities, and are moisturizing and non-irritating even for those with problem skin. - MDSS ‘green’ approach is environmentally focused and eco-friendly.
The company uses what we consider the safest ingredients for consumers in its sunscreens. And we use no preservatives. At the same time, the sunscreens also address the integrity of the marine environment. For example, unlike most of the competition, our sunscreens do not contain common actives, such as octinoxate, thought to harm our precious coral reefs. - MDSS delivers an integrated system of sun protection, detection and education.
The company understands the needs of the “sun care” market and addresses them in its comprehensive line of products and services. Items can be used on a stand alone basis; when combined they are complementary Value-added MDSS materials educate consumers on the principles of sun safety and use of MDSS products to obtain maximum benefit.
A Comprehensive SYSTEM
Use our products alone or mix and match for the ultimate in sun protection
MDSolarSciences Sunscreens
Our unparalleled line of sunscreens came about through collaborative design, research and development between the MDSS expert medical team and our industry partners. A way was devised to remove most known potentially dangerous/irritating chemicals, including those that may cause contact- and photocontact dermatitis, from our powerful, specialized sunscreens. As such, our brand is non-irritating and eco-friendlier. We are proud to offer paba free sunscreens and oxybenzone free sunscreens. In addition, the cosmetically elegant look and feel of these products supports the medical goal of proper use and frequent application of sunscreens. This, in turn, leads to better and more complete UVR protection.
- Our No Touch Body Spray eliminates questionably unsafe active organic chemicals through our proprietary stabilizing system; it offers high SPF and broad spectrum sunscreen UVA/UVB protection, dries quickly and represents the fastest growing segment—sprays—of the sunscreen market; we have also chosen a delivery system that avoids the use of propellants, considered harmful to the environment.
- Our mineral screens are non-irritating even for those with acne and rosacea-prone skin; our cutting-edge technologies produce a phenomenal ultra-moisturizing consistency that blends into the skin instantly with a silky feel; our gels and lotion are perfect for consumers of all ages, those with thinning hair and bald heads and anyone who needs protection for the most sensitive areas of the body.
- Ultra Sports Stick, our hybrid mineral/organic-based sunscreen, was designed with the active sports enthusiast in mind; it is highly water- and sweat-resistant; distributed in a handy pocket- sized dispenser, it can be used by all ages.
- Because our dermatologist recommended sunscreens do not contain water (anhydrous), we can avoid using preservatives.
MD SolarSciences is committed to providing the safest sunscreens for sensitive skin, rosacea, acne, eczema and psoriasis. Whether you need natural mineral sunscreens, organic sunblock or some of the best broad spectrum, UVA / UVB sunscreens and skin products on the market, you’ll be pleased with your choice of MD SolarSciences.
Sol-ALERT
We co-developed two products in the Sol ALERT line of UV personal detection devices. Our individual sensors come as UV Index Sensor Cards and UV Index Wristbands. These proprietary products are marketed exclusively as part of the MDSS portfolio.
MDSolarSciencesSportswear
We are co-developing a line of elegant and effective sun protective clothing. Our distinctive line of cotton blend sportswear offers exceptional defense against the sun from head to toe.
SolSciOptiX
In collaboration with our SolSciOptiX division and ophthalmologic members of our Scientific Advisory Committee, we have developed a line of sunglasses and ski goggles. These products are UV 400 screened; many of our sunglasses come with extra protection built into the lens design/color for absorption of HEW (high energy waves-blue light), which has been implicated as a cause of macular degeneration. Our sunglasses feature a wraparound lens/frame character to help prevent incidental rays from damaging the eye and the sensitive skin surrounding it. Such protection may reduce cataracts, skin and optical cancers and other forms of photodamage.
SolEducate
A major thrust of our consumer education efforts is to teach the public about the role of the sun in photoaging and skin cancer. These offerings serve as an addition to our products and as part of a larger program of sun safety behavioral modification. Our Scientific Advisory Council aids in developing the teaching programs, which include printed materials, health care provider training/support, web-based information modules, as well as sponsorship of community and school-based skin cancer awareness/prevention plans.