Chemical analysis and in vitroUV-protection characteristics of clays traditionally used for sun protection in South Africa

Ncoza C. Dlova; Funanani T. Nevondo; Elizabeth M. Mwangi; Beverley Summers; Joyce Tsoka-Gwegweni; Bice S. Martincigh; Dulcie A. Mulholland

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Chemical analysis and in vitroUV-protection characteristics of clays traditionally used for sun protection in South Africa

Ncoza C. Dlova^*, Funanani T. Nevondo, Elizabeth M. Mwangi, Beverley Summers, Joyce Tsoka-Gwegweni, Bice S. Martincigh, Dulcie A. Mulholland

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Abstract

Clays have been used in southern Africa as photoprotectants by the indigenous people. Typically, two types of clay are used: one white in colour and the other red. In this work, the two clays were identified and characterized, and their in vitroSPF values measured. The clays afford a low SPF but offer broad-spectrum protection. No cutaneous side effects from the use of these clays are known. Further consideration should be given to the potential use of clays in sunscreen preparations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	164-169
Number of pages	6
Journal	Photodermatology Photoimmunology and Photomedicine
Volume	29
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12042
Publication status	Published - Jun 2013

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African women
Chemical analysis
Clay
South Africa
Sunscreen
UV protection

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