Optimizing the spectral absorption profile of sunscreens

ConclusionIt may be tempting to believe that it is beneficial to increase the absorption of sunscreens in the UVB region relative to the UVA to reflect the fact that skin damage is associated more with UVB than UVA exposure. However, this belief is a fallacy and consumers are best served with sunscreens in which the spectral protection profile is uniform at all wavelengths throughout the UV spectrum.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science - May 31, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: Brian L. Diffey Tags: Original Article Source Type: research