Antioxidants in Sunscreens: Which and What For?

• Main Authors: Ana Jesus (Author), Sandra Mota (Author), Ana Torres (Author), Maria T. Cruz (Author), Emília Sousa (Author), Isabel F. Almeida (Author), Honorina Cidade (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation promotes the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitrogen species (RNS), resulting in skin damage. Cosmetic industries have adopted a strategy to incorporate antioxidants in sunscreen formulations to prevent or minimize UV-induced oxidative damage, boost photop...