Mineral sunscreen moisturizer effective option for for improving photodamage among patients across all skin tones: Study
Researchers have found that a new 100% mineral sunscreen moisturizer (MSM) with broad-spectrum SPF 50 is both effective and well-tolerated across all skin tones. A recent study was published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology by Joel L. Cohen and colleagues. This 12-week study delivered positive results in photodamage and skin health.
Sun protection is important for all skin types, including darker skin. Mineral sunscreens are excellent at protection, although the textures are often thick, with highly prominent white casts on darker skin tones. Most of these sunscreens are tinted, which might temper this effect, but this may not be tolerated for all users. A sheer, multi-functional MSM has been developed to address the issues above by providing broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection, with positive aesthetics and anti-aging benefits for all skin tones.
This was an IRB-approved, open-label, 12-week clinical study conducted in 39 women aged 35–60 years with moderate to severe overall facial photodamage. Participants' skin types ranged from I to VI according to Fitzpatrick skin types (FST). MSM was self-administered by participants to the face and neck in the morning, with applications repeated as guided by the US Food and Drug Administration. Efficacy was assessed by clinical grading and photography, ultrasound imaging, and corneometer measurements; tolerability was based on the questionnaires answered at baseline, after four weeks, after eight weeks, and at twelve weeks.
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