Boosting the solar protection factor with rationally designed, nature-inspired sunscreens
Monday, January 30, 2017 - 23:31
in Health & Medicine
The ideal sunscreen should block UVB and UVA radiation while being safe and stable. Scientists have introduced a new family of UVA and UVB filters based on natural sunscreen substances found in algae and cyanobacteria. They are highly stable and enhance the effectivity of commercial sunscreens.