There is no influence of a temperature rise on in vivo adsorption of UV filters into the stratum corneum

• Published in: Journal of dermatological science Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 77 - 81
• Main Authors: Clarys, Peter, Gabard, B, Lambrecht, R, Barel, A, Bieli, E, Lüdi, S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-10-2001
• Subjects: Adult; Benzophenones - pharmacology; Cinnamates - pharmacology; Emulsions; Gels; Humans; Humidity; Petrolatum; Reproducibility of Results; Salicylates - pharmacology; Skin - drug effects; Skin - radiation effects; Skin Physiological Phenomena; Stratum corneum; Sunscreening Agents - pharmacology; Temperature; Ultraviolet Rays; UV filters; Temperature; UV filters; Stratum corneum
• ISSN: 0923-1811; 1873-569X
• DOI: 10.1016/S0923-1811(01)00100-1

Temperature influences the stratum corneum adsorption of several topically applied compounds. This study was designed to evaluate the influence of the temperature on the stratum corneum adsorption of 3 UV filters. The UV filters were solubilized in two vehicles, an emulsion gel and petroleum jelly and applied at respectively, 31 and 40°C during 30 min. In vivo stratum corneum UV filter content was measured using the tape stripping method. Similar amounts of UV filter were detected in the stratum corneum when comparing applications at the different temperatures. Application of the UV filters in the emulsion gel resulted in higher stratum corneum UV filter concentrations compared with application in the petroleum jelly. The application temperature did not influence the stratum corneum adsorption of the tested UV filters while the nature of the vehicle significantly influenced the amount of UV filters recovered from the stratum corneum.