Patient preferences for facial sunscreens: A split-face, randomized, blinded trial

Are sunscreens luxury products?

“…16 There are a few limitations in this study: we did not evaluate protectiveness of sunscreen against UVA 37 or the cosmetic, hypoallergenic and waterproof properties of sunscreens, all of which can have an impact on price and compliance. 25 Doubts may be cast on some of our theories: the 1.73 m 2 BSA is probably less than the true BSA in 2009; our swimsuit coverage was less extensive (bikini and traditional trunks), which increased the BSA to be protected 30 ; the number of applications is also debatable. Nevertheless, this evaluation with generally accepted methods (ie, BSA, Wallace's rule of nine, median price of a large range of sunscreen in several countries) provides quite a realistic estimation of the cost of sunscreen protection.…”

“…35 It is to be hoped that this exceptional decision will be extended to other highly sun-sensitive populations in France and other countries; (3) finally, irrespective of population and type of exposure, the use of sunscreen to prevent long-term events is perceived as problematic (ie, the sunscreens are too oily, they leave a film). 25 These parameters do not encourage users to apply adequate amounts of sunscreen. Cost should therefore not be seen as a deterrent.…”

“…[5][6][7][8][9][21][22][23][24] The reasons cited for this lack of compliance include the time it takes to apply sunscreen, the complexity of the instructions printed on the bottle, cosmetic aspects (leaves a film, stings the eyes, smells unpleasant and makes the wearer feel hot and sweaty), as well as forgetting to apply it, and of course, cost. 6,16,25 We evaluated the true cost of sunscreen use in Europe and North America under hypothetical acute and chronic conditions as follows: (1) a 4-member family spending a week at the beach and using sunscreen as their only sun protection measure, and 2) a transplant patient at high risk of sun-induced skin cancer using sunscreen as recommended in the current sun protection guidelines. [26][27][28] …”

What Encourages Sun Protection among Outdoor Workers from Four Industries?

“…For example, while almost all workers were supplied with sunscreen by their employer, it was the least frequently used PPE, consistent with several other studies in construction, transport and farming 16,17,33,36,37) . Applying sunscreen can be perceived as time consuming and uncomfortable due to greasiness or increasing sweatiness 38) . Increasing the variety of sunscreens available to workers, or testing the various sunscreens to determine a preferred type could increase uptake in work places.…”

Sunscreens: expectation and realization

“…The formulation of the sunscreen can be an important factor influencing an individual's willingness to use and reapply a sunscreen. In a comparative study of formulations including lotions, creams, gels and sprays, an alcohol-based spray formulation of sunscreen was rated the most favourable (18). People will tend to apply sunscreen more frequently on those summer days when the weather is fine and they intend spending recreational time outdoors.…”