A standardized scoring method for measuring white cast of mineral sunscreens and improving user compliance across diverse skin tones
This study provides a white cast scoring system, based on subjective white cast perception and L* values, as a quantitative tool for evaluating and refining mineral sunscreen formulations, contributing to developing more cosmetically elegant sunscreens suitable for a wide range of skin tones.
Authors
- Ivan Domicio da Silva Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6176-1135)
- Anne Curry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7677-5561)
- Emily J. Gallagher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7920-8474)
- Alexandra M. Maldonado López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7456-8633)
- Kylie Q. Sahloff
Institutions
- Goodwin College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319891
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00