The antioxidant system of the human body plays a crucial role in maintaining redox
homeostasis and has an important protective function. Carotenoids have pronounced …

Our current understanding of the pathogenesis of skin aging includes the role of ultraviolet
light, visible light, infrared, pollution, cigarette smoke and other environmental exposures …

Nanosized antioxidants are highly advantageous in terms of versatility and
pharmacokinetics, with respect to conventional molecular ones. Melanin-like materials …

Background/purpose Melasma is a frequent photoexacerbated hyperpigmentary disorder,
which can significantly impact on the quality of life. We sought to review the pathogenesis of …

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) can damage skin cells and cause skin cancer.
Applying sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB is recommended before going outside …

Sunscreens and photoprotection tools along with consumer habits and behaviors, can
mitigate the skin damage caused by excessive solar radiation. For example, protecting …

Sunscreens play a crucial role in protecting the skin from ultraviolet (UV) damage. However,
present commercial sunscreens have a tendency to generate free radicals in the UV …

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a potent natural antioxidant because of active
compounds such as quercetin (QU) and luteolin (LU). These components prevent damage …

As populations in many parts of the world are projected to become more racially diverse
over the coming decades, we must better understand the unique characteristics of the skin of …

Electromagnetic radiation, notably visible light (VL), has complicated effects on human skin,
particularly pigmentation, which have been largely overlooked. In this review, we discuss the …