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Rosmarinus officinalis extract-loaded emulgel prevents UVB irradiation damage to the skin

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2022
UVB-irradiation increases the risk of various skin disorders, therefore leading to inflammation and oxidative stress. In this sense, antioxidant-rich herbs such as Rosmarinus officinalis may be useful in minimizing the damage promoted by reactive oxygen ...
KÁTIA S. TAKAYAMA, MARIANA C. MONTEIRO, PRISCILA SAITO, INGRID C. PINTO, CLAUDIA T. NAKANO, RENATA M. MARTINEZ, DOUGLAS V. THOMAZ, WALDICEU A. VERRI JR, MARCELA M. BARACAT, NILTON S. ARAKAWA, HELENA M. RUSSO, MARIA L. ZERAIK, RUBIA CASAGRANDE, RENÊ O. DO COUTO, SANDRA R. GEORGETTI   +14 more
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Booster Effect of a Natural Extract of Polypodium leucotomos (Fernblock®) That Improves the UV Barrier Function and Immune Protection Capability of Sunscreen Formulations

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Background: Novel approaches to photoprotection must go beyond classical MED measurements, as discoveries on the effect of UV radiation on skin paints a more complex and multi-pronged scenario with multitude of skin cell types involved.
Jose Aguilera, Miguel Vicente-Manzanares, María Victoria de Gálvez, Enrique Herrera-Ceballos, Enrique Herrera-Ceballos, Azahara Rodríguez-Luna, Salvador González   +6 more
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An Exploratory Study of Consumers’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Lignin-Based Sunscreens and Bio-Based Skincare Products

Cosmetics, 2021
Daily consumption of synthetic sunscreens is harmful to the environment and consumers’ health, so greener alternatives need to be produced. Lignin is a multifunctional and widely available biopolymer that can replace several ingredients, but its dark ...
Nežka Sajinčič, Oihana Gordobil, A. Simmons, Anna Sandak   +3 more
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Sunscreens’ UV Filters Risk for Coastal Marine Environment Biodiversity: A Review

Diversity, 2021
Considering the rapid growth of tourism in recent years and the acknowledgement that exposure to solar UV radiation may cause skin cancer, sunscreens have been widely used by beachgoers in recent decades. UV filters contained in sunscreens, however, were
Samuele Caloni, Tiziana Durazzano, Giada Franci, Letizia Marsili   +3 more
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Enhanced Toxicity of Bisphenols Together with UV Filters in Water: Identification of Synergy and Antagonism in Three-Component Mixtures

Molecules, 2022
Contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) localize in the biome in variable combinations of complex mixtures that are often environmentally persistent, bioaccumulate and biomagnify, prompting a need for extensive monitoring.
Błażej Kudłak, Natalia Jatkowska, Wen Liu, Michael J. Williams, Damia Barcelo, Helgi B. Schiöth   +5 more
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Spectral Transmittance Analysis of Different Sunscreens Used in Daylight Photodynamic Therapy. [PDF]

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed
ABSTRACT Introduction The protocol for daylight photodynamic therapy (DL‐PDT) includes the application of sunscreen with an SPF > 30 to block UV radiation and prevent sunburn during the 2 h of exposure to sunlight. Inorganic filters such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are not recommended, as they block the visible light needed to activate the ...
Gracia-Cazaña T, Sánchez-Cano A, Aporta J, Gilaberte Y.   +3 more
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Standardized In Vivo Method Using High-Resolution Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy for Evaluating Sunscreen Effectiveness Against Ultraviolet A and High-Energy Visible Light. [PDF]

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed
ABSTRACT Background Accurate and reliable evaluation of sunscreen performance is necessary to ensure adequate balanced sun protection against ultraviolet light (UV) and high‐energy visible light (HEV), depending on an individual's skin phototype and dermatoses.
Touti R, Renoux P, Nocairi H, Douezan S, Passeron T, Josso M.   +5 more
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Knowledge and attitude of general population toward effects of sun exposure and use of sunscreens

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2018
Background: Sun exposure causes extensive intrinsic as well as extrinsic changes in the skin. Pathogenic effects of sun exposure such as tanning, melasma, skin cancer, and aggravation of various photodermatoses such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
Shweta Bharat Agarwal, Kiran Godse, Sharmila Patil, Nitin Nadkarni   +3 more
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Natural Sunscreens Based on Nanoparticles of Modified Kraft Lignin (CatLignin)

ACS Omega, 2020
Commercial chemical sunscreens have a high content of synthetic ultraviolet (UV) actives that have caused widespread damage to marine ecosystems and may have adverse health effects in humans. In the present work, safer bio-based sunscreens with lignin UV
P. Widsten, T. Tamminen, T. Liitiä
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Assessing the Current Market of Sunscreen: A Cross-Sectional Study of Sunscreen Availability in Three Metropolitan Counties in the United States

Journal of Skin Cancer, 2014
Sunscreen use is recommended for the prevention of sunburn and skin cancer. Little is known regarding sunscreen availability in high versus low income communities.
Kyle T. Amber, Romi Bloom, Patrick Staropoli, Sonam Dhiman, Shasa Hu   +4 more
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