Sunscreen Efficacy Against UVA1‐ And Visible Light‐Induced Skin Pigmentation Is Influenced by Ancestry

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how the efficacy of sunscreen varies across different ancestries regarding skin pigmentation.
• Analyzed sunscreen effectiveness against UVA1 and visible light-induced pigmentation by ancestry.
• Considered different phototypes in evaluating sunscreen performance.
• Sunscreen efficacy differed significantly among various ancestries.
• Implications suggest the need for tailored sunscreen formulations based on ancestry-related factors.