Manavis Cosmetics Co., Ltd. (Location: Urayasu, Chiba; President: Shinichi Kaneko) conducted a survey on 'Skin Burden, Dryness Damage, and Daytime Skincare' among women in their 30s to 50s who use sunscreen daily.

### Survey Overview - Theme: Actual status survey on 'Skin Burden, Dryness Damage, and Daytime Skincare' during summer sunscreen use - Period: April 28, 2026 (Tue) – April 29, 2026 (Wed) - Method: Internet survey via PRIZMA - Sample Size: 1,004 women - Target: Women in their 30s-50s who use sunscreen daily - Conducted by: Manavis Cosmetics Co., Ltd.

### Detailed Survey Findings

#### Key Factors in Choosing Sunscreen When asked about what they prioritize when purchasing sunscreen, 'UV protection (80.1%)' was the most common response, followed by 'Gentleness on the skin (36.1%)' and 'Texture/Feel (32.8%)'. This indicates that while protection is the primary goal, consumers also place a high value on daily comfort and low irritation.

#### Understanding of SPF Values Regarding the question, 'How many minutes of UV protection can be expected per SPF 1?', 61.7% of respondents answered 'I don't know/understand.' Despite prioritizing high protection features, a majority of users do not correctly understand the specific meaning of the indicators displayed on products.

#### Reality of Re-application Concerning the frequency of re-application during the day, the most common answer was 'No re-application (67.3%)'. This reveals that the recommended practice of re-applying sunscreen for effective protection has not become a common habit.

#### Issues and Troubles During Use Problems experienced while using sunscreen included 'White cast (38.5%)', 'Dryness (23.5%)', and 'Stickiness/Sliminess (23.2%)'. This suggests a dilemma where the product intended to protect the skin from UV rays actually creates new sources of stress, such as an unnatural appearance or skin dehydration.

#### Cleansing Methods Regarding how they remove sunscreen at the end of the day, 'Same method as regular makeup removal (47.4%)' was the most frequent response, followed by 'More thorough cleansing than usual (26.8%)'.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Survey