Background Excessive exposure of the skin to UV radiation (UVR) triggers a remodeling of
the immune system and leads to the photoaging state which is reminiscent of chronological …

Singlet oxygen (1O2) is a biologically relevant reactive oxygen species capable of efficiently
reacting with cellular constituents. The resulting oxidatively generated damage to nucleic …

Chronic exposure to UVR is known to disrupt tissue homeostasis, accelerate the onset of
age-related phenotypes, and increase the risk for skin cancer—a phenomenon defined as …

Background Photoaging, ultra violet (UV) induced skin aging is a gradual process that
depends on the time and intensity of solar radiation. Aim The aim of this paper was to review …

Nowadays, much attention is paid to issues such as ecology and sustainability. Many
consumers choose “green cosmetics”, which are environmentally friendly creams, makeup …

Abstract Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation has, for many decades now, been widely studied with
respect to its consequences on plant and animal health. Though according to NASA, the …

Cutaneous aging is a complex biological process consisting of 2 elements: intrinsic aging,
which is primarily determined by genetics, and extrinsic aging, which is largely caused by …

The adaptive response characterized by a biphasic curve is known as hormesis. In a
hormesis framework, exposure to low doses leads to protective and beneficial responses …

The aging of the skin is the most visible and obvious manifestation of organismal aging and
may serve as a predictor of life expectancy and health. It is, however, also the human desire …

Skin disorders showing abnormal pigmentation are often difficult to manage because of their
uncertain etiology or pathogenesis. Abnormal pigmentation is a common symptom …