Sunscreens: Misconceptions and Misinformation.

Authors :: Moradi Tuchayi S
Wang Z
Yan J
Garibyan L
Bai X
Gilchrest BA
Source :: The Journal of investigative dermatology [J Invest Dermatol] 2023 Aug; Vol. 143 (8), pp. 1406-1411. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 11.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Over the past 70 years, sunscreens have evolved from beach products designed to prevent sunburn to more cosmetically elegant skincare products intended to protect against multiple long-term adverse consequences of characteristically low-intensity daily UV and visible light exposure. Sunscreen testing and labeling intended to quantify such protection are unfortunately often misunderstood by users and have also led to illegal misleading and potentially dangerous industry practices. Changes in regulatory requirements, better policing, and more informative sunscreen labeling would benefit users and their physician advisors.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)