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Review of the current understanding of the effect of ultraviolet and visible radiation on hair structure and options for photoprotection
Author(s) -
Signori V.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.0142-5463.2004.00223_7.x
Subject(s) - photoprotection , ultraviolet radiation , ultraviolet , current (fluid) , optoelectronics , physics , chemistry , radiochemistry , biochemistry , thermodynamics , photosynthesis
This article describes the current understanding of the effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and visible light on the structure and integrity of human hair fibers; furthermore, it discusses current and past approaches to the protection of hair from UV rays. Relevant literature is reviewed.