ABOUT US:

LCS Advanced Solutions, LLC is a full-service formulation development partner. Lead by Laura C. Singleton, one of the leading experts in Global Sun Care and Skin Care innovations. Laura is responsible for numerous patents, technologies and marketed products that totaled over 1.5 billion dollars (US) in global sales.

"We provide unique, innovative, and technologically advanced solutions with each custom formulation".

Our cutting-edge sunscreens with superior protection balance high efficacy broad spectrum UVA/UVB with enhanced aesthetics,  ensuring global regulatory compliance and exceptional consumer acceptance.

LCS Advanced Solutions specializes in Sun Care with extended expertise to Skin Care, OTC, Cosmoceuticals, and other Specialty Products.  We provide formulation expertise and services to clients to enhance their brand equity, assisting them to bring novel technologies to marketplace for brand differentiation.

FORMULATION EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

  • Sun Care (Organic/Inorganic in various product forms)
  • Sunless Tanners
  • OTC products (Acne, Sanitizers, Antiperspirant, etc.)
  • Anti-Aging Skin Care
  • Body Care and Spa
  • Cosmoceuticals and other Specialties

Our FOUNDER

Laura C. Singleton
President
Fellow, National Society of Cosmetic Chemists
Former Research Fellow, Sun Care, Johnson & Johnson

Nationally recognized expert in Sun Care and Skin Care formulations, Laura brings over 30 years of extensive expertise in product development and is responsible for the development of several multi-million dollar projects for Johnson & Johnson/Neutrogena, Gillette/Jafra and Nivea.

Laura has a proven record of bringing innovative Sun Care concepts and sound technologies to market, such as the following product technologies: 

Dry-Touch Ultra Sheer Technology: Technology that revolutionized industry aesthetic standard for sunscreens, which governs the superior efficacy and aesthetic of sunscreens across the Johnson & Johnson brands.

Wet Skin Technology: Technology used in sprays and lotions with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and high SPF (30/50/70/85) that can be applied on wet, sweaty, or damp skin and high humidity condition without unpleasant run-off or whitening as the conventional sunscreens.

Micromesh Technology: Technology allowing the skin to breathe, permitting the normal sweating, which redefined broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and high SPF (30/50/70) for High Active Individuals in Sport Activities for “Best in Sport Category”.

Helioplex Technology: Technology to create photostable sunscreens achieving broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with the highest SPF values (30/45/55/70/85/90/100/110) used across the Johnson & Johnson brands.

Sunscreen Sprays: First sprayable sunscreens with non-tacky feel, that achieve broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with the highest SPF values (30/45/55/70/85/90/100/110) within the Johnson & Johnson brands.

Sunscreen with Inorganic UV filters: First non-whitening, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection lotions with high SPF values (30/45/50/60) in mass-market for use on baby / kids and sensitive skin.

Sunscreen with Low Viscosity: Light liquid broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens positioned for pro-acne skin and face.

Tinted Sunscreens: Broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens with light reflectors able to cover skin imperfections, providing a healthy glow.

Sunscreen Sticks: Organic and Inorganic, broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens for skin protection in targeted zones.

Gatorade Technology: a proprietary sunscreen formulations, broad spectrum UVA/UVB with Artemia Salina Extract, a Salt Lake algae. The synergies between electrolyte complex attached to yeast extract and Artemia, introduced in the sport sunscreen formulation, was able to prevent and diminish skin dehydration by balancing the electrolytes in the skin when exposed to UV radiation. Patent application abstract: “Effect of UVB irradiation on intra cellular sodium level and chloride channel CFTR expression in normal human cell.” Patent Pending.

Copper Tripetide Stabilization: inventing a method of stabilizing copper peptide in a topical composition, thereby, creating a more efficacious and stable product at elevated temperatures.  Patent Pending.

Pore Refining / Mattifier Technology: relates to the instant matifying effect, shine control of a semitransparent, lubricious silicone gel, acne medicated (Salicylic Acid), oil free, for the facial T-Zone (forehead, nose, chin). This product combines the oil absorbing properties of the synthetic polymers (crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane) in conjunction with Pours Silica for long term mattifier effect, oil controlling of the T-Zone. 2 Patents Granted.

 

As a recognized expert,  Laura is the author of Global Sun Care Curriculum including classroom and handouts on training to promote and enhance formulation expertise and manufacturing process of emerging scientists within Sun Care. Formulating Recreational Sunscreen Program was taught in J&J Worldwide. The Global Sun Care Curriculum includes the following chapters:

  • History of Developing Sunscreens for Consumer Products
  • Sun Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Organic and Inorganic UV Filter Mechanism of Action
  • Emulsifiers/Polymeric Surfactants
  • Film Formers
  • Aesthetics Modifiers
  • Anti-Irritants
  • Anti-Oxidants
  • Preservation of Sunscreens
  • Sunscreen Boosters
  • Photostability
  • Sunscreen Formulation Tips/Lab Procedures/Lab Experiments
  • FDA and Labeling Regulations of Sunscreens