title: Methods of assessing efficiency of UV-protecting products.
abstract: A few aspects of skin protection against ultraviolet (UV) light and methods of assessing efficacy of UV-protecting cream or gels have been discussed. UV-protection in cream and gels is not only a strategy of the cosmetic industry but a necessity because of human occupational activity and daily habits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Aerosol Hazards, Central Institute for Labour Protection, Warsaw, Poland. jokur@ciop.pl
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kurpiewska
authors.forename: Krzysztof M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Benczek
mesh_terms: D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000592:standards*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents