How to Prove 'Rub-resistant' Sun Protection

Apr 12th, 2016

Elise Delamour, Sébastien Miksa, Dominique Lutz and Céline Guy, HelioScreen Labs, Creil, France

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Today, more and more consumers are concerned about the harmful effects of the sun, particularly the risks of UV exposure. Indeed, excessive UV exposure causes sunburn, which is the body’s signal to limit exposure and may also be responsible for undesirable effects such as premature skin aging, skin cancer and other damage.

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