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 …
solar-induced damage. Around 30 UV filters can be used in sunscreen products in the …
A systematic review and ecological risk assessment for organic ultraviolet filters in aquatic environments
Organic ultraviolet filters (OUVFs) are used in a wide range of manufactured products
including personal care (eg sunscreens) and plastic items. This review summarizes the …
including personal care (eg sunscreens) and plastic items. This review summarizes the …
Effects of UV radiation on aquatic ecosystems and interactions with other environmental factors
Interactions between climate change and UV radiation are having strong effects on aquatic
ecosystems due to feedback between temperature, UV radiation, and greenhouse gas …
ecosystems due to feedback between temperature, UV radiation, and greenhouse gas …
A review of organic UV-filters in wastewater treatment plants
S Ramos, V Homem, A Alves, L Santos - Environment international, 2016 - Elsevier
UV-filters are a group of compounds which have been massively used in the past years due
to the recent concerns with sunburns, premature skin ageing and the risk of developing skin …
to the recent concerns with sunburns, premature skin ageing and the risk of developing skin …
Are sunscreens a new environmental risk associated with coastal tourism?
D Sánchez-Quiles, A Tovar-Sánchez - Environment international, 2015 - Elsevier
The world coastal-zone population and coastal tourism are expected to grow during this
century. Associated with that, there will be an increase in the use of sunscreens and …
century. Associated with that, there will be an increase in the use of sunscreens and …
Benzophenone accumulates over time from the degradation of octocrylene in commercial sunscreen products
Benzophenone is a mutagen, carcinogen, and endocrine disruptor. Its presence in food
products or food packaging is banned in the United States. Under California Proposition 65 …
products or food packaging is banned in the United States. Under California Proposition 65 …
Occurrence of PPCPs in the marine environment: a review
L Arpin-Pont, MJM Bueno, E Gomez… - Environmental Science and …, 2016 - Springer
Little research has been conducted on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care
products (PPCPs) in the marine environment despite being increasingly impacted by these …
products (PPCPs) in the marine environment despite being increasingly impacted by these …
Occurrence, distribution, and fate of organic UV filters in coral communities
Organic ultraviolet (UV) filters are widely used in personal care products and occur
ubiquitously in the aquatic environment. In this study, concentrations of seven commonly …
ubiquitously in the aquatic environment. In this study, concentrations of seven commonly …
Sources, impacts and trends of pharmaceuticals in the marine and coastal environment
There has been a significant investment in research to define exposures and potential
hazards of pharmaceuticals in freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. A substantial number …
hazards of pharmaceuticals in freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. A substantial number …
Organic UV filters in marine environments: An update of analytical methodologies, occurrence and distribution
MI Cadena-Aizaga, S Montesdeoca-Esponda… - Trends in Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Ultraviolet filters (UV Filters) are compounds that are widely employed in personal care
products such as sunscreens to protect the skin from sun damage, but they are also added …
products such as sunscreens to protect the skin from sun damage, but they are also added …