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GlossaryPhotoprotection

mechanisms that protect skin and hair from UV radiation

Photoprotection refers to the mechanisms and strategies that protect the skin and hair from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This includes natural processes like the production of melanin in the skin, as well as external measures such as using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade. For professionals, it encompasses both biological responses and preventive measures to mitigate UV-induced damage, which can lead to conditions like sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer.

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Review of the Current Understanding of the Effect of Ultraviolet and Visible Radiation on Hair Structure and Options for Photoprotection

research Review of the current understanding of the effect of ultraviolet and visible radiation on hair structure and options for photoprotection

22 citations , July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

UV radiation and visible light can damage hair, but there are ways to protect it.

research The Photoprotective Effect of S-Methylmethionine Sulfonium in Skin

14 citations , July 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

S-Methylmethionine sulfonium can protect skin from UVB damage.

research Frontiers in Topical Photoprotection

6 citations , May 2025 in “Cosmetics”

Sunscreen technology is improving with new ingredients and methods to better protect skin from sun damage.

Photoprotective and Immunoregulatory Capacity of Ginsenoside Rg1 in Chronic Ultraviolet B-Irradiated BALB/c Mouse Skin

research Photoprotective and immunoregulatory capacity of ginsenoside Rg1 in chronic ultraviolet B-irradiated BALB/c mouse skin

6 citations , July 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine”

Ginsenoside Rg1 protects mouse skin from UVB damage and helps control inflammation.

research Assessment of the photoprotection properties of hair cosmetics using the hemispherical directional reflectance method

1 citations , October 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology”

Hair sunscreens were less effective than expected, especially for dark hair.

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