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Photoprotection
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DESCRIPTION
Epidermis and full thickness skin models can be used to evaluate photo-protection capacity by sunscreen protection as well as recovery by cosmetic formulations. Epidermis models can be exposed to different lights such as UVA, UVB and SSR.
MODELS
PROTOCOL PRINCIPLE
SkinEthicTM RHE, SkinEthicTM RHPE and T-SkinTM can be used for in vitro skin photoprotection assessment.
DETAILED ASSAY PROCEDURE
REFERENCES
Comparative analysis of solar radiation-induced cellular damage between ex vivo porcine skin organ culture and in vitro reconstructed human epidermis.
Bacqueville D., Mavon A., Int. J. Cosmetic Science, 31, 293-302, 2009.