Early synthetic sunscreens were first used in 1928, and the first major commercial product was brought to market in 1936, introduced by the founder of L'Oreal, French chemist Eugene Eugène. Schueller during the same, Period Hamilton sunscreen came to The australian market in, 1932 developed by Chemist. H. A Milton. blakeinc oxide paste has also been popular for skin protection for thousands of years. Early synthetic sunscreens were first used in 1928, and the first major commercial product was brought to market in 1936, introduced by the founder of L'Oreal, French chemist Eugene Eugène. schueller