Design of smart packaging for sunscreen products

Namen diplomskega dela z naslovom Izdelave pametne embalaže kreme za sončenje je bil, oblikovati in izdelati pametno embalažo, ki bo opozarjala na intenzivnost sevanja UV žarkov. Za izdelavo pametne embalaže kreme za sončenje smo se odločili, ker je izpostavljenost UV žarkom eden glavnih vzrokov za nastanek veliko vrst kožnega raka. V teoretičnem delu smo definirali pojem embalaže in pametne embalaže ter opisali embalažne materiale, ki smo jih kasneje za embalažo tudi uporabili. Opisali smo elektrofotografski tisk, UV indikator ter programe, ki se uporabljajo pri izdelavi embalaže ter oblikovanju dizajna. Podali smo zahteve za označevanje kozmetičnih izdelkov in opravili raziskavo slovenskega in tujega trga na področju embalaž krem za sončenje. V praktičnem delu smo izdelali sekundarno embalažo kreme za sončenje. Oblikovali smo etikete za tri kreme za sončenje z različnim faktorjem zaščite, ki so vstavljene v sekundarni embalaži. Poiskali smo najprimernejši UV indikator in ga vključili v sekundarno embalažo. Naš končni izdelek je sestavljen iz sekundarne embalaže in treh različnih krem za sončenje z različnimi faktorji zaščite. Na vrhu sekundarne embalaže je vključen UV indikator, ki nas opozarja na jakost sevanja UV žarkov in potrebo po nanosu kreme za sončenje.The aim of this diploma thesis titled “The making of smart packaging for sunscreen products” was to design and create smart packaging that will warn it’s user about the harmful effects of UV radiation – mainly because exposure to UV radiation is one of the primary causes of developing skin cancer. Theoretical work consist of defining the terms “packaging” and “smart packaging” and describing packaging materials, which were later also used for our packaging. We also described electrophotography printing, UV indicator and programs that are used in packaging production and designing. We included the regulations for cosmetic labeling and researched Slovenian and foreign markets regarding the use of sunscreen. Practical part of our work was focused on making the secondary sunscreen packaging. We designed labels for three different factors of sunscreen, which are inserted in secondary packaging. We found the most appropriate UV indicator and incorporated into our secondary packaging. Our final product is composed of secondary packaging and three different sunscreens with three different sun protection factors. UV indicator that warns us about applying the sunscreen is included on top of the secondary packaging