Spectral uniformity: A new index of broad spectrum (UVA) protection

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 63-68

  Diffey, B ^a,b  

^a University of Newcastle ^*  (France)

^b NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Broad spectrum; Spectral absorbance; Sunscreen; UVA protection

Indexed keywords

SUNSCREEN;

ARTICLE; CONSUMER; HUMAN; IN VITRO STUDY; RADIATION DETECTOR; RADIATION PROTECTION; SKIN ABSORPTION; SPECTRAL UNIFORMITY INDEX; ULTRAVIOLET A RADIATION;

HUMANS; SPECTROPHOTOMETRY, ULTRAVIOLET; SUNBURN; SUNSCREENING AGENTS;

EID: 58149312851     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: 14682494     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2494.2008.00471.x     Document Type: Article

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