Abstract
Solar radiation is a consolidated environmental risk factor in the development of non-melanoma skin cancer and is responsible for sunburn and skin aging. By consequence, the use of sunscreen products is considered the best approach for skin protection. Today, sunscreen products are based on conventional formulations, such as creams, milks or gels, which do not protect chemical ultraviolet filters from photodegradation and allow their systemic absorption. In this article, innovative systems, namely clays, cyclodextrins, polymer and lipid microparticles, are discussed as potential sunscreen carriers to be embedded in the aforementioned formulations. Their capability to improve sunscreen performances, to reduce their potential toxicity issues and to overcome formulation problems are examined also.
Financial & competing interests disclosure
The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.
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