contimageSun Protection Factor (SPF) is a number determined experimentally indoors by exposing subjects to a UVB spectrum meant to mimic noontime sun. The amount of light that induces redness in sunscreen-protected skin, divided by the amount of light that induces redness in unprotected skin determines the SPF of the test product.

BioScreen offers all standard SPF methods to determine the SPF of a test product, including but not limited to static tests, water resistant tests, and UVA and UVB tests that are in compliance with the requirements of all global regulatory agencies.

In-vivo Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Testing:
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    • Static
    • Water Resistant (40 and 80 minute)
  • ISO 24444 - Cosmetics-Sun Protection Test Methods-In-Vivo Determination of the Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
    • Static
    • Water Resistant
  • UVA Protection Efficacy
    • ISO 24442/JCIA Method (PPD, Persistent Pigment Darkening Method)
In-Vitro UVA Protection Testing:
  • FDA Broad Spectrum Critical Wavelength
  • ISO 24443
BioScreen also offers Photoallergy and Phototoxicity testing.

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