20 October 2022
Cosmos
Cosmos is a quarterly science magazine. We aim to inspire curiosity in ‘The Science of Everything’ and make the world of science accessible to everyone.
By Cosmos
Are you keen to spend a few hours in a spa bath and catch some ultraviolet rays?
No, we’re not talking about a spa day.
Explainer: How sunscreen is made and tested
Rather, we’re volunteering to test a new sunscreen mixture to see if it’s ready to hit the supermarket shelves.
These scientists are trying to simulate skin for sunscreen testing
On this episode of The Science Briefing, Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine’s Ellen Phiddian about sunscreen testing and why getting sunburnt for science is the best way to ensure it’ll keep us safe from the sun.
The Science Briefing is a LiSTNR production