Claude Bouillon

Recent advances in sun protection

Increasing evidence of the detrimental effects of UVAs on the skin have emphasized the need to develop a new generation of suncare products which do not only protect from UVBs but also provide an effective protection throughout the UVA range which is not afforded by conventional filters. The needs are not restricted to products for sunbathers whose primary concern is prevention of erythema. They also apply to skin care products for daily use and exposure where UVA is a major actor whatever the season.

Oily skin: specific features in Chinese women.

Background/Purpose: Inconsistent data are available on the various types of skin, their prevalence and characterization, particularly regarding Asian skins. This observation prompted to conduct a large study in China to assess the prevalence of oily skin and identify the specific factors related to that type of skin.