Assessment of Consumer Knowledge of New Sunscreen Labels

Assessment of Consumer Knowledge of New Sunscreen LabelsUV-A radiation is associated with accelerated skin aging, while UV-B exposure is associated with sunburns. 1Exposure to both types of radiation is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer. 1 By protecting the skin from UV light, sunscreen protects against these negative sequelae of sun exposure. 2-4In 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration announced new regulations for sunscreen labels to emphasize the importance of protection against both UV-A and UV-B radiation, now known as broad-spectrum protection. 5,6In this survey study, we assessed consumer comprehension of sunscreen labels and knowledge of general sun protective behaviors.