A study into the full range of ultraviolet radiation damage on the skin could help sunscreen and cosmetics manufacturers develop and test better protecting products, as for the first time it documents DNA damage.
A new market could open up for ‘evening-after’ sunscreen to further protect the skin from damaging ultraviolet rays after a team of Yale-led researchers discovered that much of the damage occurs in the hours after sun exposure.
US-based Photomedex, supplier of clinical skin care and medical laser products has introduced DNA Damage Control treatment sunscreens, which feature photoprotection with DNA repair technology.
Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex, has introduced a new DNA + Copper (Cu) product line under its Neova brand, which will heighten skin restoration and combat photodamage.
Looking directly at the expression of the p53 gene may be a more accurate way of testing how well a sunscreen protects against UV damage, according to a recent study.