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Is there enough sunscreen in your cosmetic products?

Skin Cancer Sun Protection

Dr Elke Hacker from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) partnered with the Wellness Matters program, Department of Health Safety and Environment at QUT, to undertake a research study assessing the coverage of cosmetics with SPF by using UV cameras.

A UV camera is designed to image ultraviolet light, the same UV light that sunscreen or cosmetic products containing SPF absorbs. In the UV image, skin with sunscreen or SPF on it will appear darker onscreen than skin that’s been missed, or that requires a reapplication. The more sunscreen that is present, the darker the skin will look. Read more >

Seeking research participants: UV cameras and sunscreen use

Skin Cancer Sun Protection

Dr Elke Hacker from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) is seeking participants for a research study using UV cameras. You may be eligible to participate if you are 18 years of age or older. Individuals will not be able to participate if they have an allergy to sunscreen.

Participants will be asked to visit IHBI to complete a brief demographics survey and apply two moisturiser products with an SPF content supplied by the research team to the left and right side of their face. Photos will be taken of the participants face with a UV camera before, immediately and 20 minutes after application of the moisturiser with SPF. You will be asked to participate in a 5-10 minute audio-recorded interview and asked to comment about your thoughts on the products applied. Read more >