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  • Public Health
  • Consumer Science

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  • Consumers often underapply sunscreen, potentially due to ambiguous instructions on product labels like "apply generously."
  • Current U.S. sunscreen labels lack clear, quantifiable directions for application amounts.
  • Visual aids may offer a more effective method for communicating proper sunscreen quantity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate current sunscreen application habits among consumers.
  • To assess consumer preferences for different types of visual aids for sunscreen quantity.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of visual aids in improving sunscreen application accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Participants estimated their typical sunscreen usage from a pre-measured tube.
  • A comparison was made between participant estimations and quantities represented by static images, GIFs, and teaspoon measurements.
  • Surveys were used to gather data on current application practices and preferences for visual aids.

Main Results:

  • None of the participants utilized label directions to determine sunscreen application quantity.
  • GIF-based visual aids were preferred for demonstrating sunscreen quantity (44%), followed by static images (40%) and teaspoon measurements (16%).
  • A GIF demonstration was reported as highly helpful in clarifying the appropriate sunscreen application amount.

Conclusions:

  • Consumer difficulty in determining correct sunscreen quantity persists, with current labeling being ineffective.
  • Visual aids, particularly animated GIFs, show promise in enhancing consumer understanding of sunscreen application.
  • Integrating QR codes with GIF or image demonstrations on sunscreen packaging could improve user application accuracy and sun protection.