title: Occupational UVR skin protection by make-up.
abstract: New legislation has been introduced in the Member States of the European Union, covering worker exposure to artificial optical radiation. Use of make-up could reduce the ultraviolet hazard level and provide additional protection for skin against UV radiation (UVR). This is particularly important in entertainment and filming where intentional exposure of the actors and presenters to the very intense light sources may be required for extended periods of time. This document presents the assessment of UVR protection of make-up used in entertainment and demonstrates that the protection level varies considerably for different luminaires and application techniques. An important practical implication of this finding is that make-up alone cannot be considered as a reliable protection measure against skin exposure to actinic UV.
authors.affiliation: PLASA Ltd, Redoubt House, 1 Edward Road, Eastbourne BN23 8AS, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bonner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khazova
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: O'Hagan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Squire
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005062:European Union; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011835:Radiation Protection; D012306:Risk; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D013472:Sunlight; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D013473:Sunscreening Agents