An overlooked risk for skin health: Less availability and higher cost of sunscreen for people with melanated skin

Sunscreen that is tinted or sheer and compatible with melanated skin is less available and more costly than traditional white sunscreen in beauty and pharmacy chain stores in NYC. Availability and affordability of sunscreen matching the spectrum of skin tones are essential for optimal sun protection and skin health.

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Journal
Dialogues in Health
Published
2024-09-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dialog.2024.100194
Citations
1
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Skin Protection and Aging
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0.53
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An overlooked risk for skin health: Less availability and higher cost of sunscreen for people with melanated skin

Grace Clarke Hillyer, Emerson D. Basch
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Skin Protection and Aging
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An overlooked risk for skin health: Less availability and higher cost of sunscreen for people with melanated skin

Grace Clarke Hillyer, Emerson D. Basch
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Abstract

Sunscreen that is tinted or sheer and compatible with melanated skin is less available and more costly than traditional white sunscreen in beauty and pharmacy chain stores in NYC. Availability and affordability of sunscreen matching the spectrum of skin tones are essential for optimal sun protection and skin health.

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World Education (US), Columbia University (US)
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