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Journal article
Availability of Adequate Photoprotection for Skin of Color
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 15(8), 42794
01 Aug 2023
PMID: 37664385
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Abstract
Introduction: The impact of ultraviolet (UV) light on the skin is well-established to have both immediate and delayed effects with increasing awareness of the impact of visible light (VL) on the skin with regard to photoaging and dyspigmentation. The effects of VL disproportionately impact the skin of color with regard to discoloration of the skin leading to guidelines for photoprotection that include the use of iron oxides in sunscreen products that impart a tint.
Methods: Commercially available sunscreen products found in the suncare and sun protection displays at local stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores were cataloged, and ingredients were reviewed for the presence of iron oxides.
Results: Of the 410 commercially available sunscreen products cataloged, 1.7% of facial sunscreen products available offered iron oxides, and 0.5% of non-lip products offered shade matching.
Conclusion: With only 1.7% of commercially available facial sunscreen products offering iron oxides in addition to traditional broad-spectrum UV protection, there is a clear gap in the market for iron oxide-containing sunscreen products to meet the photoprotection needs for the skin of color.
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- Title
- Availability of Adequate Photoprotection for Skin of Color
- Creators
- Yonesha Cole - Drexel UniversityAmber M Ilyas - Drexel UniversityErum N Ilyas - Drexel University, College of Medicine
- Publication Details
- Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 15(8), 42794
- Publisher
- Cureus
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001054897500005
- Other Identifier
- 991021861307404721
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