In vitro evaluation of sunscreens in the context of extreme UV indexes in Lima-Peru

Currently in Peru, UV index levels exceed the maximum allowable value (11+ Extreme). For this reason, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of sunscreens with different Sun Protection Factor (SPF) ratings, which is a laboratory measure of the sunscreen's efficacy against UV-B radiation...

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Autores: Villareyes, Eduardo, Patiño, Galo, Luna, Ana, Canchis , Ricardo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Perú
Institución:Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Repositorio:Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe:article/27701
Acceso en línea:https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/fisica/article/view/27701
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Radiación UV
índice U
SPF
Bloqueadores
COLIPA
UV radiation
UV index
Sunscreens
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Sumario:Currently in Peru, UV index levels exceed the maximum allowable value (11+ Extreme). For this reason, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of sunscreens with different Sun Protection Factor (SPF) ratings, which is a laboratory measure of the sunscreen's efficacy against UV-B radiation on our skin. In this study, the in vitro technique will be used following COLIPA recommendations, which involves measuring the transmission of UV radiation through the cream. The results obtained for the different SPFs are consistent with the values indicated on the product packaging: Bahía-SPF 45, Avon-SPF 50, and Bahía-SPF 70. However, they deviate by 30% from the indicated values for the higher SPFs, specifically Bahía-SPF 90, Bahía-SPF 100, and Unique-SPF 100