Assessment of the photoprotection properties of hair cosmetics using the hemispherical directional reflectance method
Anna Stolecka‐Warzecha,
Sławomir Wilczyński,
Małgorzata Bożek
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundSolar radiation is responsible for changes in the structure of human hair, the damages include proteins (65%–95%), lipids, and melanin. The aim was to examine the effectiveness of sunscreen in hair cosmetics and whether hair color affects it.Materials and MethodsThe study included nine women, divided according to hair color to three groups: light, dark, and gray hair. The 410‐Solar reflectometer was used in five time points. The hair was divided into three strands, one product applied to each.Results… Show more
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