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A method for evaluating the photoprotective action of sunscreens against UV‐A radiation
Author(s) -
GROVES G. A.,
FORBES P. D.
Publication year - 1982
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.1467-2494.1982.tb00296.x
Subject(s) - hairless , ultraviolet radiation , sun protection factor , sunscreening agents , chemistry , physics , biology , dermatology , medicine , radiochemistry , biochemistry , skin cancer , cancer , genetics
Synopsis The present methods of assessing the photoprotective action of sunscreens against UV‐A radiation have been reviewed. A more rapid and precise method using anthracene and the hairless mouse has been developed. The method is specific for UV‐A radiation. Une méthode pour évaluer l'action photoprotectrice des filtres solaires à l'encontre du rayonnement UV‐A