![]() ![]() Įarly adopters of sunscreen were the US military. In 1936, L'Oreal released its first sunscreen product, formulated by French chemist Eugène Schueller. Its protection was verified by the University of Adelaide. Milton Blake, in 1932 formulating with the UV filter 'salol' (Phenyl salicylate) at a concentration of 10%. Followed by the first sunscreen, invented in Australia by chemist H.A. The first ultraviolet B filters were produced in 1928. ![]() In Myanmar, thanaka, a yellow-white cosmetic paste made of ground bark, is traditionally used for sun protection. It is used most commonly by women to protect the face and exposed skin areas from the harsh tropical sun at sea. Among the nomadic sea-going Sama-Bajau people of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, a common type of sun protection is a paste called borak or burak, which was made from water weeds, rice and spices. Zinc oxide paste has also been popular for skin protection for thousands of years. For example, ancient Greeks used olive oil for this purpose, and ancient Egyptians used extracts of rice, jasmine, and lupine plants whose products are still used in skin care today. History īurmese girls wearing thanaka for sun protection and cosmetic purposes.Įarly civilizations used a variety of plant products to help protect the skin from sun damage. Some sunscreens include an expiration date-a date indicating when they may become less effective. To provide a better indication of their ability to protect against skin cancer and other diseases associated with UVA radiation (such as phytophotodermatitis ), the use of broad-spectrum ( UVA/UVB) sunscreens has been recommended. However, many sunscreens do not block ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation, yet protection from UVA is important for the prevention of skin cancer. The routine use of sunscreens may also reduce the risk of melanoma. Medical organizations such as the American Cancer Society recommend the use of sunscreen because it aids in the prevention of squamous cell carcinomas. Research by the FDA on the safety of the main three organic UV filters ( oxybenzone, homosalate and octocrylene) found that the three ingredients could be detected on the skin, in blood, in breast milk and in urine samples weeks after no longer being used. Sunscreens are classified into two types: mineral (also referred to as physical) sunscreens (i.e., zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) and chemical (also referred to as petrochemical, as they are typically derived from petroleum ) sunscreens. Sunscreens are common supplements to clothing, particularly sunglasses, sunhats and special sun protective clothing, and other forms of photoprotection (such as umbrellas). ![]() Sunscreens come as lotions, sprays, gels, foams (such as an expanded foam lotion or whipped lotion ), sticks, powders and other topical products. Sunscreen, also known as sunblock or sun cream, is a photoprotective topical product for the skin that helps protect against sunburn and most importantly prevent skin cancer. ![]()
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