Sunscreen formulations should offer benefits "beyond SPF" -- Schering-Plough researcher.
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
SUNSCREEN FORMULATIONS SHOULD MOVE AWAY FROM SPF FOCUS, Schering-Plough HealthCare Research Project Management Associate Director Patricia Agin suggested at the HBA Global Expo held in New York City June 26-28. "To be successful today, [sunscreen] products must offer benefits beyond SPF [sun protection factor]" in light of FDA's increased efforts to regulate sunscreen active ingredients and claims, Agin stated.