The current state of sunscreen development and analysis of its scientific application and safety

VernacularTitle:防晒剂发展现状及其科学使用方法与安全性解析
Author: Shaomin ZHONG ¹ ; Yuchen TANG ; Wenxuan ZHANG ; Yan WU ; Hang LI
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1. 北京大学第一医院皮肤性病科，国家皮肤与免疫疾病临床医学研究中心，北京市皮肤病分子诊断重点实验室，国家药品监督管理局化妆品质量控制与评价重点实验室，北京　100034
Keywords: Sunscreen; Sun protection factor; Broad-spectrum sunscreen; Safety
From: Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(11):1771-1776
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Regular and adequate use of broad-spectrum sunscreen has been proven to offer significant protection against acute Ultraviolet-induced photodamage, photoaging, immunosuppression, and the development of skin tumors. However, concerns regarding the safety and standardized use of sunscreens persist, including potential allergenicity and irritability of certain organic sunscreens, the impact of systemic absorption on the endocrine system, the effect on vitamin D synthesis and absorption, and environmental implications. Special caution is advised when using small molecule organic sunscreens and nanoparticle inorganic sunscreens, especially for infants, pregnant women, and areas with damaged skin.