A method to assess the protective efficacy of sunscreens against visible light ‐induced pigmentation

ConclusionThe method is simple, based on a clinical endpoint of VL‐induced skin pigmentation, and can be performed within a 5 day period. It allows discrimination between products of different protective capacities. VL protection factor is also discussed.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine - June 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: L. Duteil, J. Esdaile, Y. Maubert, A. Cathelineau, A. Bouloc, C. Queille ‐Roussel, T. Passeron Tags: Original Article Source Type: research