Photoprotection

UV Exposure
Phototoxicity
Photoprotection

Photoprotection

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

	SkinEthic^TMRHE
	SkinEthic^TM RHPE
	T-Skin^TM Full Thickness Skin model

PROTOCOL PRINCIPLE

SkinEthic^TM RHE, SkinEthic^TM RHPE and T-Skin^TM can be used for in vitro skin photoprotection assessment.

DETAILED ASSAY PROCEDURE

SkinEthic^TM RHE photoprotection test method (Click to download)

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.