Skin Protection by Sunscreens Is Improved by Explicit Labeling and Providing Free Sunscreen  Isabelle Nicol, Caroline Gaudy, Joanny Gouvernet, Marie A. Richard, Jean J. Grob  Journal of Investigative Dermatology  Volume 127, Issue 1, Pages 41-48 (January 2007) DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700509 Copyright © 2007 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Influence of the label on the SC choice. SC, sunscreens; SPF, sun protection factor; TI, tanning-indifferent; TS, tan-seekers; SS, sun-sensitive individual; and SR: sun-resistant individual. Comparative distribution of SC choice in the two arms with SCs at disposal: FNL vs FS. The distribution is expressed in % of days (with at least 2hours exposure) during which an SC type was chosen by FS and FNL groups. The distribution is presented in four sub-populations defined on the basis on their interest for tanning, that is, TS or TI, and subjective sun-sensitivity, that is, those who consider themselves as SS or SR individuals. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2007 127, 41-48DOI: (10.1038/sj.jid.5700509) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Explicit labeling of the SC bottles used in group FNL. See translation in text. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2007 127, 41-48DOI: (10.1038/sj.jid.5700509) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Flow Chart: Setting, selection of population, and randomization. SC, sunscreen; interventions include FS (=4 types of SCs bottles with their usual SPF label at disposal); FNL (=free SCs with the new visual labeling also at disposal); and NI (=no intervention). Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2007 127, 41-48DOI: (10.1038/sj.jid.5700509) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

Figure 4 Silhouettes used in the daily sun exposure questionnaire. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2007 127, 41-48DOI: (10.1038/sj.jid.5700509) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions