UV filters: From sunscreens to human body and the environment

DL Giokas, A Salvador, A Chisvert - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2007 - Elsevier
Recognition of the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin has triggered
development of organic chemicals (commonly referred as UV filters) that can absorb UV …

Organic UV filters in personal care products in Switzerland: a survey of occurrence and concentrations

E Manová, N von Goetz, U Hauri, C Bogdal… - International journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Organic ultraviolet (UV) filters are a group of compounds designed to absorb UV radiation
and hence protect our skin against UV-induced damage. Apart from traditional sunscreens …

Photoprotection in changing times–UV filter efficacy and safety, sensitization processes and regulatory aspects

C Stiefel, W Schwack - International journal of cosmetic science, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
As excessive sun exposure is tightly associated with different pathological changes of the
skin, for example premature skin ageing or the development of skin cancer, an appropriate …

[HTML][HTML] Ultraviolet filters for cosmetic applications

G Nitulescu, D Lupuliasa, I Adam-Dima, GM Nitulescu - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sunscreens reduce the occurrence risk of skin disorders such as sunburn, skin aging, and
cancer through their ability to absorb, reflect, and scatter ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This …

Materials science challenges in skin UV protection: a review

OP Egambaram, S Kesavan Pillai… - Photochemistry and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
UV radiation is one of the critical environmental stress factors for human skin, which can
trigger various problems such as pruritus, burning, erythema, premature skin aging and skin …

Sunscreen analysis: a critical survey on UV filters determination

A Salvador, A Chisvert - Analytica Chimica Acta, 2005 - Elsevier
Although there are no official analytical methods for UV filters determination in sunscreen
cosmetics, their maximum content are regulated by legislation, and then analytical methods …

[HTML][HTML] UV filters: challenges and prospects

A Jesus, E Sousa, MT Cruz, H Cidade, JMS Lobo… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of sunscreens is an established and recommended practice to protect skin from
solar-induced damage. Around 30 UV filters can be used in sunscreen products in the …

UV filters in sunscreen products− a survey

SC Rastogi - Contact dermatitis, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
The contents of 18 permitted chemical UV filters in 75 sunscreen products have been
determined to check the compliance of these products with the EU Cosmetic Directive, as …

[HTML][HTML] Systemic availability of lipophilic organic UV filters through dermal sunscreen exposure

J Hiller, K Klotz, S Meyer, W Uter, K Hof, A Greiner… - Environment …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Chemical UV filters are common components in sunscreens and cosmetic
products and used to protect the skin against harmful effects of sunlight like sunburn …

Rationale for sunscreen development

S Forestier - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008 - Elsevier
The risks associated with cumulative or overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation are now
well identified. They involve both UVB (290-320 nm) and UVA (320-400 nm) components …