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- Expands sun care portfolio with "Scalp Sun Essence" and photoprotective hair composition
- Introduces a new method for evaluating UV protection efficacy for hair, published in an international academic journal
SEOUL, South Korea, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kolmar Korea, a leading force behind the global K-sunscreen boom, is accelerating its expansion into the next-generation sun care market by extending its expertise beyond skin to include scalp and hair protection.
As the global "skinification" trend continues to grow—encouraging consumers to care for the scalp and hair as an extension of skincare—Kolmar Korea has developed UV protection solutions for the scalp and photoprotective technologies for hair, while also introducing a new evaluation method for measuring hair UV protection efficacy.
Kolmar Korea recently developed a dedicated scalp sunscreen product, the "Scalp Sun Essence." Offering SPF50+ protection, the product is designed for direct application onto the scalp.
Unlike conventional sunscreens, which are often difficult to use on the scalp or hair due to heavy oil content, the Scalp Sun Essence combines water-soluble and lipophilic UV filters at an optimized ratio to deliver a lightweight texture.
Kolmar Korea plans to expand the category into formats such as mists and sprays, while also developing cleansers for scalp sun care. The company aims to launch the product in Korea this year before expanding globally, including the U.S. market next year.
In addition to scalp care, Kolmar Korea has also developed a "photoprotective hair composition" designed to shield hair from harmful light exposure, including ultraviolet rays.
Hair is continuously exposed to UV radiation and other harmful light, which can cause discoloration, dryness, and breakage over time. However, most conventional haircare products have primarily focused on preventing heat damage rather than light-induced damage.
To address this gap, Kolmar Korea developed technology capable of protecting hair from photodamage using specific silicone oils with large molecular structures and high refractive indices to scatter light effectively. This approach reduces light stabilizers used for photoprotection and olis needed to dissolve them, while still delivering a lightweight feel.
The formulation can also be expanded into multifunctional products by incorporating active ingredients such as biotin, panthenol, and niacinamide, enabling benefits including hair loss symptom relief, scalp soothing, and sebum and pore care.
Kolmar Korea has also proposed a new method for objectively evaluating UV protection efficacy for hair.
Previously, there had been no standardized method for measuring UV protection performance on hair. To address this, the company developed a method that analyzes changes in hair color before and after UV exposure to assess damage levels and measure UV protection performance.
The study was published last year in the international dermatology journal Skin Research and Technology (Impact Factor: 3.2), gaining recognition for its scientific significance.
"As the global sun care market becomes increasingly segmented, demand for scalp and hair protection solutions is growing rapidly," said a representative from Kolmar Korea. "Leveraging our R&D capabilities spanning product development, material innovation, and efficacy evaluation, we aim to lead the next-generation hair sun care market."
Kolmar Korea, which accounts for more than 70% of Korea's sun care market, is widely recognized as a leading player behind the global rise of K-sunscreens. In 2013, the company became the first in the Korean cosmetics industry to obtain OTC certification from the U.S. FDA.
In 2022, Kolmar Korea further strengthened its research capabilities by establishing Korea's first dedicated UV protection research center, the "UV Tech Innovation Lab." More recently, sunscreens co-developed by Kolmar Korea with globally popular K-beauty brands including Beauty of Joseon, SKIN 1004, and Round Lab surpassed 100 million units in cumulative global sales.
- Expands sun care portfolio with "Scalp Sun Essence" and photoprotective hair composition
- Introduces a new method for evaluating UV protection efficacy for hair, published in an international academic journal
SEOUL, South Korea, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kolmar Korea, a leading force behind the global K-sunscreen boom, is accelerating its expansion into the next-generation sun care market by extending its expertise beyond skin to include scalp and hair protection.
As the global "skinification" trend continues to grow—encouraging consumers to care for the scalp and hair as an extension of skincare—Kolmar Korea has developed UV protection solutions for the scalp and photoprotective technologies for hair, while also introducing a new evaluation method for measuring hair UV protection efficacy.
Kolmar Korea recently developed a dedicated scalp sunscreen product, the "Scalp Sun Essence." Offering SPF50+ protection, the product is designed for direct application onto the scalp.
Unlike conventional sunscreens, which are often difficult to use on the scalp or hair due to heavy oil content, the Scalp Sun Essence combines water-soluble and lipophilic UV filters at an optimized ratio to deliver a lightweight texture.
Kolmar Korea plans to expand the category into formats such as mists and sprays, while also developing cleansers for scalp sun care. The company aims to launch the product in Korea this year before expanding globally, including the U.S. market next year.
In addition to scalp care, Kolmar Korea has also developed a "photoprotective hair composition" designed to shield hair from harmful light exposure, including ultraviolet rays.
Hair is continuously exposed to UV radiation and other harmful light, which can cause discoloration, dryness, and breakage over time. However, most conventional haircare products have primarily focused on preventing heat damage rather than light-induced damage.
To address this gap, Kolmar Korea developed technology capable of protecting hair from photodamage using specific silicone oils with large molecular structures and high refractive indices to scatter light effectively. This approach reduces light stabilizers used for photoprotection and olis needed to dissolve them, while still delivering a lightweight feel.
The formulation can also be expanded into multifunctional products by incorporating active ingredients such as biotin, panthenol, and niacinamide, enabling benefits including hair loss symptom relief, scalp soothing, and sebum and pore care.
Kolmar Korea has also proposed a new method for objectively evaluating UV protection efficacy for hair.
Previously, there had been no standardized method for measuring UV protection performance on hair. To address this, the company developed a method that analyzes changes in hair color before and after UV exposure to assess damage levels and measure UV protection performance.
The study was published last year in the international dermatology journal Skin Research and Technology (Impact Factor: 3.2), gaining recognition for its scientific significance.
"As the global sun care market becomes increasingly segmented, demand for scalp and hair protection solutions is growing rapidly," said a representative from Kolmar Korea. "Leveraging our R&D capabilities spanning product development, material innovation, and efficacy evaluation, we aim to lead the next-generation hair sun care market."
Kolmar Korea, which accounts for more than 70% of Korea's sun care market, is widely recognized as a leading player behind the global rise of K-sunscreens. In 2013, the company became the first in the Korean cosmetics industry to obtain OTC certification from the U.S. FDA.
In 2022, Kolmar Korea further strengthened its research capabilities by establishing Korea's first dedicated UV protection research center, the "UV Tech Innovation Lab." More recently, sunscreens co-developed by Kolmar Korea with globally popular K-beauty brands including Beauty of Joseon, SKIN 1004, and Round Lab surpassed 100 million units in cumulative global sales.
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K-Beauty Sunscreen Leader Kolmar Korea Expands into Scalp and Hair Sun Care
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2026 Indonesia International Coal & Energy Exhibition, DOGO Power made a significant debut under the theme "Lighting Up the World with Economical, Reliable, and Stable Green Power". Showcasing its innovative grid-forming energy storage and green mine microgrid one-stop solution, the company addresses core pain points in Southeast Asia's mining energy transition, providing full-lifespan green energy services for local mining enterprises and enabling Indonesia's mining industry to achieve low-carbon, high-efficiency upgrading.
Against the backdrop of the global energy transition wave, traditional mining industries are accelerating their transformation toward sustainable development models. As Southeast Asia's largest economy and a global mining hub, Indonesian mining enterprises face the dual challenges of secure energy supply and green transformation. Leveraging its fully in-house developed 4S Grid-Forming Technology, DOGO Power deeply integrates four core systems: energy management, power management, energy storage conversion, and battery management. Through unified architecture and intelligent collaboration, the company creates a safe, efficient, and intelligent energy closed-loop for mining operations.
4S Technology Foundation: Solving Mining Energy Pain Points
The exhibited green mine microgrid one-stop solution covers all production links in mining operations, technically resolving energy challenges for off-grid mining areas:
First, grid-forming energy storage enables grid-level stable power supply. Breaking through the limitations of traditional grid-following technology, the system can operate independently without the main grid, autonomously providing stable voltage and frequency support. With black start capability achievable within just 2 minutes, it adapts to the high-reliability power supply requirements of off-grid mining areas, driving the evolution of mining power grids toward multi-energy collaboration and autonomous operation.
Second, high-safety, long-life battery cells adapt to complex working conditions. The industry's pioneering short-blade battery cells enable the system to achieve over 10,000 cycle life—30% higher than the industry average—with system efficiency reaching 87%. Combined with CTR PACK-free design and dual-sided liquid cooling technology, it establishes multi-layer safety protection, adapting to the high-temperature, dusty complex operating environments of mining areas and ensuring stable system operation for over 15 years.
Third, AI systems enhance project implementation efficiency. The in-house developed Cloud EMS system enables accurate load and photovoltaic forecasting, improving overall project returns by 10% through AI dispatch. Supported by automated design tools, it rapidly achieves optimal configuration of solar-storage-diesel hybrid systems for mining areas, optimizing project CAPEX by over 20% while compressing the traditional 1-month design cycle for 100MW-scale projects to just 1 week, significantly accelerating project deployment.
Triple Value Stacking: Enabling Mining Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading
Building on these technologies, DOGO Power's solutions help Indonesian mining enterprises achieve triple value enhancement in cost reduction, safety, and emission reduction, transforming green transition into core corporate competitiveness:
- Economic Value: The solution reduces mining area electricity costs from the traditional diesel generation range of USD 0.28-0.40/kWh to USD 0.12-0.16/kWh, delivering 15%-20% electricity cost reduction from day one of operation. With a payback period of only 3-5 years under self-investment models, it locks in long-term, low-cost stable power for mining enterprises.
- Safety Value: The energy storage system provides seamless switching emergency backup power for critical mining loads, preventing production interruptions and safety risks caused by power outages. Meanwhile, its zero-emission, low-noise characteristics significantly improve mining area working environments.
- Low-Carbon Value: The solution enables high-proportion clean energy substitution, reducing tens of thousands of tons of carbon emissions annually. It helps mining enterprises meet global ESG requirements and Indonesia's dual-carbon goals, enhancing corporate competitiveness in global markets.
This exhibition represents an important milestone in DOGO Power's deepening presence in the Southeast Asian market. Moving forward, the company will continue to leverage its leading grid-forming energy storage technology and integrated solutions, working hand-in-hand with local partners to promote green upgrading of regional mining industries and support Indonesia in achieving its energy transition objectives.
About DOGO Power
DOGO Power is a leader in core technologies for new power systems. With strategic investment from Tsingshan Group and leveraging full-industry chain resource advantages, the company delivers affordable, reliable, and safe green energy for customers, dedicated to lighting up the world with sustainable power.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2026 Indonesia International Coal & Energy Exhibition, DOGO Power made a significant debut under the theme "Lighting Up the World with Economical, Reliable, and Stable Green Power". Showcasing its innovative grid-forming energy storage and green mine microgrid one-stop solution, the company addresses core pain points in Southeast Asia's mining energy transition, providing full-lifespan green energy services for local mining enterprises and enabling Indonesia's mining industry to achieve low-carbon, high-efficiency upgrading.
Against the backdrop of the global energy transition wave, traditional mining industries are accelerating their transformation toward sustainable development models. As Southeast Asia's largest economy and a global mining hub, Indonesian mining enterprises face the dual challenges of secure energy supply and green transformation. Leveraging its fully in-house developed 4S Grid-Forming Technology, DOGO Power deeply integrates four core systems: energy management, power management, energy storage conversion, and battery management. Through unified architecture and intelligent collaboration, the company creates a safe, efficient, and intelligent energy closed-loop for mining operations.
4S Technology Foundation: Solving Mining Energy Pain Points
The exhibited green mine microgrid one-stop solution covers all production links in mining operations, technically resolving energy challenges for off-grid mining areas:
First, grid-forming energy storage enables grid-level stable power supply. Breaking through the limitations of traditional grid-following technology, the system can operate independently without the main grid, autonomously providing stable voltage and frequency support. With black start capability achievable within just 2 minutes, it adapts to the high-reliability power supply requirements of off-grid mining areas, driving the evolution of mining power grids toward multi-energy collaboration and autonomous operation.
Second, high-safety, long-life battery cells adapt to complex working conditions. The industry's pioneering short-blade battery cells enable the system to achieve over 10,000 cycle life—30% higher than the industry average—with system efficiency reaching 87%. Combined with CTR PACK-free design and dual-sided liquid cooling technology, it establishes multi-layer safety protection, adapting to the high-temperature, dusty complex operating environments of mining areas and ensuring stable system operation for over 15 years.
Third, AI systems enhance project implementation efficiency. The in-house developed Cloud EMS system enables accurate load and photovoltaic forecasting, improving overall project returns by 10% through AI dispatch. Supported by automated design tools, it rapidly achieves optimal configuration of solar-storage-diesel hybrid systems for mining areas, optimizing project CAPEX by over 20% while compressing the traditional 1-month design cycle for 100MW-scale projects to just 1 week, significantly accelerating project deployment.
Triple Value Stacking: Enabling Mining Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading
Building on these technologies, DOGO Power's solutions help Indonesian mining enterprises achieve triple value enhancement in cost reduction, safety, and emission reduction, transforming green transition into core corporate competitiveness:
- Economic Value: The solution reduces mining area electricity costs from the traditional diesel generation range of USD 0.28-0.40/kWh to USD 0.12-0.16/kWh, delivering 15%-20% electricity cost reduction from day one of operation. With a payback period of only 3-5 years under self-investment models, it locks in long-term, low-cost stable power for mining enterprises.
- Safety Value: The energy storage system provides seamless switching emergency backup power for critical mining loads, preventing production interruptions and safety risks caused by power outages. Meanwhile, its zero-emission, low-noise characteristics significantly improve mining area working environments.
- Low-Carbon Value: The solution enables high-proportion clean energy substitution, reducing tens of thousands of tons of carbon emissions annually. It helps mining enterprises meet global ESG requirements and Indonesia's dual-carbon goals, enhancing corporate competitiveness in global markets.
This exhibition represents an important milestone in DOGO Power's deepening presence in the Southeast Asian market. Moving forward, the company will continue to leverage its leading grid-forming energy storage technology and integrated solutions, working hand-in-hand with local partners to promote green upgrading of regional mining industries and support Indonesia in achieving its energy transition objectives.
About DOGO Power
DOGO Power is a leader in core technologies for new power systems. With strategic investment from Tsingshan Group and leveraging full-industry chain resource advantages, the company delivers affordable, reliable, and safe green energy for customers, dedicated to lighting up the world with sustainable power.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
DOGO Power Grid-Forming Energy Storage Empowers Green Transformation of Indonesia's Mining Industry
