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Sunscreens: A Review of UV Filters and Their Allergic Potential.

Dermatitis, 2022
Active ingredients of sunscreens, or UV filters, have increased in use because public awareness of sun safety has risen. In addition to this intentional use, unintentional exposures to UV filters also occur through application of personal care products ...
Samuel F. Ekstein, S. Hylwa
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Review on lignin modifications toward natural UV protection ingredient for lignin-based sunscreens

, 2021
Lignin is a natural UV-blocking material; it exhibits excellent UV absorption ability owing to its aromatic structure and the presence of numerous phenolic, ketone, and intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
My Ha Tran, D. Phan, E. Lee
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Bio-inspired lignin-polydopamine nano-capsules with strong bioadhesion for long-acting and high-performance natural sunscreens.

Biomacromolecules, 2020
UV filters that contain one or two aromatic rings in conventional sunscreens generally have poor photo- and thermal stability, and can easily penetrate through stratum corneum and dermis into the blood vessel, thus causing potential health threatening ...
Yijie Zhou   +4 more
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Sunscreens: An Update

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2017
Sunscreens have been widely used by the general public for their photoprotective properties, including prevention of photocarcinogenesis and photoaging and management of photodermatoses. It is important to emphasize to consumers the necessity of broad-spectrum protection, with coverage of both ultraviolet A (320-400 nm) and ultraviolet B (290-320 nm ...
J. Mancuso   +3 more
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Skin Pigmentation‐Inspired Polydopamine Sunscreens

Advanced Functional Materials, 2018
Commercial sunscreens usually rely on multiple component formulas against solar irradiation, including UV filters, antioxidants, and nanomaterial matrices.
Changping Wang   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Sunscreen and the FDA

New England Journal of Medicine, 2015
The FDA has recommended a pathway to expedite completion of studies to ensure that new sunscreen ingredients are safe and effective. A renewed commitment to collaboration on high-quality studies could lead to breakthroughs in melanoma prevention.
Stephen Ostroff, Robert M. Califf
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Photoprotection by Sunscreens

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2001
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an etiologic factor for the development of nonmelanoma skin cancers and also possibly melanoma. The American Academy of Dermatology currently recommends the daily use of sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above. The SPF numerical rating is an in vivo, standardized measure of sunscreen efficacy.
Lubomira Scherschun, Henry W. Lim
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Sunscreen

Current Opinion in Oncology, 2000
Skin cancer prevention is increasingly a focus of public health campaigns. The most important avoidable cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet radiation from the sun, but sunscreens are often used in a suboptimal manner, compromising their effectiveness. People may "compensate" for the use of sunscreen by increasing their time in the sun, which can have ...
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Pinterest Homemade Sunscreens: A Recipe for Sunburn

Health Communication, 2020
Social media, specifically Pinterest with more than 175 million users, has changed the way people seek and share health information. Recent consumer interest in natural products has led to an increase of shared recipes for homemade products including ...
J. Merten   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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