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Organic Sunscreens—Is Their Placenta Permeability the Only Issue Associated with Exposure During Pregnancy? In Silico Studies of Sunscreens’ Placenta Permeability and Interactions with Selected Placental Enzymes [PDF]
MoleculesOne of the functions of placenta is to protect the fetus against harmful xenobiotics. Protective mechanisms of placenta are based on enzymes, e.g., antioxidant enzymes from the glutathione S-transferases group (GST) or human N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2).
Anna W. Sobańska, Andrzej M. Sobański
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Frontiers in Medicine, 2019 When people think about sun-protection or prevention of skin cancer, sunscreens readily come to mind. Sunscreen effectiveness is tested in vivo by the ability to prevent erythema of skin, yet testing methods vary between markets, and many sunscreens fail
Sharad P. Paul, Sharad P. Paul
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Molecules, 2021 Unprotected exposure of skin to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) may damage the DNA of skin cells and can lead to skin cancer. Sunscreens are topical formulations used to protect skin against UVR. The active ingredients of sunscreens are UV filters that
Layan Dahabra +4 more
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Sunscreens: A narrative review [PDF]
Skin Health and DiseaseSunscreens are topical formulations incorporating filters that protect our skin against ultraviolet radiation (UVR) emitted by the sun. Sunscreen use has been increasingly encouraged to protect against sunburn, skin cancer and photoaging that can occur ...
Hamisha Salih +2 more
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Topical Sunscreens: A Narrative Review for Contact Sensitivity, Potential Allergens, Clinical Evaluation, and Management for their Optimal Use in Clinical Practice [PDF]
Indian Dermatology Online JournalTopical sunscreens decrease the quantity of ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun reaching the skin by either blocking or scattering it and help protect the skin from dyspigmentation, photoaging, DNA damage, and photocarcinogenesis, especially in ...
Vikram K. Mahajan +5 more
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Lignin-Based Sunscreens—State-of-the-Art, Prospects and Challenges
Cosmetics, 2020 This review covers the latest developments and challenges in the field of broad-spectrum sunscreens and how sunscreens based on lignin address their requirements in terms of sunlight protection, antioxidants, and preservatives.
Petri Widsten
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Photoprotection in pregnancy: addressing safety concerns and optimizing skin health [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicinePregnancy is associated with physiological skin changes, altered response to UV exposure and increased risk of pigmentary disorders such as melasma and linea nigra, which can impact quality of life.
Henry W. Lim +10 more
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Antioxidants in Sunscreens: Which and What For?
Antioxidants, 2023 Ultraviolet (UV) radiation promotes the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitrogen species (RNS), resulting in skin damage. Cosmetic industries have adopted a strategy to incorporate antioxidants in sunscreen formulations to prevent or ...
Ana Jesus +6 more
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New developments in sunscreens
Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, 2023 Topical sunscreen application is one of the most important photoprotection tool to prevent sun damaging effects in human skin at the short and long term.
J. Aguilera +2 more
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Do sunscreens have more positive or negative effects? Study review
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2022 Introduction: UV radiation is related to skin cancers, skin photoaging and sunburn. It can be harmful for human skin, so it is crucial to have a protection against sun rays.
Alicja Maria Ozga-Stachurska +3 more
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