Subjective and objective assessment of color match of universal tinted sunscreens in Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I-VI.
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed
; 40(5): e12992, 2024 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39074312
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Tinted sunscreens not only shield against UV rays but also provide protection against visible light, as opposed to traditional sunscreens. Universal tinted sunscreens are marketed to complement all skin tones.OBJECTIVE:
To assess color match and subject satisfaction for 7 universal tinted sunscreens across various price ranges in all Fitzpatrick skin phototypes (SPT).METHODS:
Products A-G were applied at concentrations of 1 and 2 mg/cm2 on the dorsal arms of 30 subjects spanning SPT I-VI. Photography, colorimetry, and subject and investigator surveys were utilized to determine color match.RESULTS:
Using colorimetry analysis at the recommended 2 mg/cm2 concentration, two of seven products were identified as suitable matches for SPT I-II, while six out of seven were determined to be a good match for SPT III-IV. However, only one product was found to be a good match for SPT V-VI at the recommended concentration according to colorimetry results.CONCLUSION:
Universal tinted sunscreens do not provide an adequate color match for all skin phototypes, especially for individuals with very fair or very dark skin tones.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sunscreening Agents
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Skin Pigmentation
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed
Journal subject:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
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DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM