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Development of a Sun Protection Factor for contact lenses (CL-SPF) [PDF]

BMJ Open Ophthalmology
Objective Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sunscreen products is well recognised by consumers. This study explored how SPF could be applied to ultraviolet radiation (UV) protection from contact lenses (CL-SPF).Methods and analysis UV transmission through ...
Tom Drew, James S. Wolffsohn, Andrew Devitt, Sasha Kieran   +3 more
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Determining the ability to differentiate results between independent sun protection factor tests using the ISO24444 method [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
IntroductionThe sun protection factor has nowadays become a familiar metric to understand sunscreen effectiveness. This value is displayed on the label of sunscreens and it is established by translating the results obtained from standardized testing ...
Aleix Bacardit
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The variability of in vivo sunscreen sun protection factor values [PDF]

International Journal of Cosmetic Science
AbstractObjectiveDetermination of the sunburn protection provided by a sunscreen product is required globally for sales of these products. Over the past 80 years, many aspects of determining the protection ‘factor’ have evolved and been modified, with varying levels of impact on the sunburn protection factor (SPF) value.
Curtis Cole, Bertrand Colson, Steffen Uhlig   +2 more
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Determination of the sun protection factor of sunscreens

Bulletin of Medical Sciences, 2022
Abstract Proper sun protection plays a key role in protecting against the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun. Using sunscreen products protects the skin from sunburn, prevents it from ageing and reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Kinda Andrea, Berze Boglárka-Katalin, Fogarasi Erzsébet, Sipos Emese, Fülöp Ibolya   +4 more
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Formulation of tomato extracts (Solanum lycopersicum L.) as a sunscreen lotion

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2018
Background: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) has sunscreen efficacy consisting of lycopene which can provide ultraviolet (UV) irradiation in sunlight and protect skin from UV B induces photodamage.
Iyan Sopyan, Dolih Gozali, Sylvia Tiassetiana   +2 more
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Isolation and Elucidation of Bacterial Melanin's Sun Protection Factor (SPF) for Photoprotection in Cosmetics

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2023
The outline of our work delineates the isolation and evaluation of sun screening activity of melanin producers such as Pseudomonas mosselli STGRDS1, Pseudomonas putida STGRDS3, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens STGRDV11, Bacillus subtilis STGRDV5 and Bacillus ...
Trisha Mary Pandipilly Antony, Arya Radhakrishnan Krishna, Swathy Krishna Jayalekshmi, Jayaprabha Chockalingam, Suganthi Ramasamy   +4 more
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Investigation of Model Sunscreen Formulations Comparing the Sun Protection Factor, the Universal Sun Protection Factor and the Radical Formation Ratio [PDF]

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2015
In view of globally rising skin cancer rates and harmful effects exerted by sunlight throughout the ultraviolet, visible and infrared ranges, an objective, safe and comprehensive method for determining sunscreen efficacy is required in order to warrant safe sun exposure.
Felicia, Syring, Hans-Jürgen, Weigmann, Sabine, Schanzer, Martina C, Meinke, Fanny, Knorr, Jürgen, Lademann   +5 more
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Educational level-dependent melanoma awareness in a high-risk population in Switzerland

Frontiers in Oncology, 2023
IntroductionThe worldwide incidence of melanoma has been increasing rapidly in recent decades with Switzerland having one of the highest rates in Europe. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the main risk factors for skin cancer.
Alina Miriam Mueller, Alina Miriam Mueller, Elisabeth Victoria Goessinger, Elisabeth Victoria Goessinger, Sara Elisa Cerminara, Sara Elisa Cerminara, Lisa Kostner, Lisa Kostner, Margarida Amaral, Stephanie Marie Huber, Lea Pauline Passweg, Laura Garcia Moreno, Daniel Bodenmann, Michael Kunz, Mitchell Paul Levesque, Mitchell Paul Levesque, Julia-Tatjana Maul, Julia-Tatjana Maul, Phil Fang Cheng, Alexander Andreas Navarini, Alexander Andreas Navarini, Lara Valeska Maul, Lara Valeska Maul   +22 more
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Australian primary school communities' understandings of SunSmart: a qualitative study

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2017
Objectives: Skin cancer represents a major health issue for Australia. Childhood sun exposure is an important risk factor and evidence suggests the use of sun protection measures by Australian school children could be improved.
Matthew Winslade, Bradley Wright, Dean Dudley, Wayne Cotton, Alexandra Brown   +4 more
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An evaluation of the course of facial sunscreen coverage and sustainability over an 8‐hour workday among outdoor workers

Health Science Reports, 2021
Background Reapplication of sunscreen every 2 hours is recommended, especially after swimming, sweating, or working outdoors. However, the sustainability of sunscreen during the workday among outdoor workers is still unclear.
Waritch Kobwanthanakun, Narumol Silpa‐archa, Chanisada Wongpraparut, Chutipon Pruksaekanan, Woraphong Manuskiatti   +4 more
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