Comparison of UVA protection afforded by high sun protection factor sunscreens

Authors
Bissonnette, R Moyal, D Provost, N
Citation
R. Bissonnette et al., Comparison of UVA protection afforded by high sun protection factor sunscreens, J AM ACAD D, 43(6), 2000, pp. 1036-1038
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology,"da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
01909622 → ACNP
Volume
43
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1036 - 1038
Database
ISI
SICI code
0190-9622(200012)43:6<1036:COUPAB>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
UVA protection afforded by 6 different sunscreens with a sun protection fac tor of 21 or more was compared by means of the persistent pigmentation dark ening method. Colorimetric and visual assessment showed significant differe nces in UV radiation-induced pigmentation at 2 hours. The labeled sun prote ction factor of the tested sunscreens was not predictive of UVA protection level.