The Future of Sunscreen Testing Is Here: Hybrid Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS)
Speaker: Dr. Mike Traudt, PhD., VP Clinical and Photobiology Services
Date: May 22, 2026
Consulting, Photobiology
Cosmetic & Personal Care, Sunscreen
Hear how Hybrid Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (HDRS), an innovative technology poised to transform how the sunscreen industry determines Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
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