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Jan 26, 2012 | 02:37 PM CST

Science Exposed—What Should the Minimum Recommended SPF Be to Avoid Sunburn?

By: Brian Diffey, PhD DSc, Newcastle University, U…

“Science Exposed” is a new column aimed at digging into industry controversies to strip them down to the scientific facts. Here, sun protection expert Brian Diffey, PhD DSc, critiques the current SPF test method.

Aug 16, 2011 | 05:55 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: SPF and Calculated SPF

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Denn…

In order to prepare the industry for the upcoming Sunscreen Symposium, organized by the Florida chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, industry expert Tony O’Lenick asks Dennis Lott to explain the difference between SPF and calculated SPF. This is the first of two columns on sun protection.

Jul 01, 2009 | 10:58 AM CDT

Cutest Offers UVA Sunscreen Testing

Cutest Systems Ltd has installed a Labsphere UV-2000S sunscreen analyzer at the companies laboratories in Cardiff, Wales.

Apr 08, 2008 | 01:43 PM CDT

Analytical Device Raises the Bar on UVA-PF

A new UV transmittance analyzer has been designed to exceed Colipa's UVA protection factor (UVA-PF) requirements to support the development of higher protection factor sunscreens.

Oct 01, 2007 | 05:03 PM CDT

In Vitro and In Vivo Offered for Sunscreen Testing

Laboratoire Dermscan and HelioScreen Labs are combining their skills to offer a complete new in vitro / in vivo service in the field of sunscreen testing.