RESEARCH ARTICLE
Current Trends in Photoprotection - A New Generation of Oral Photoprotectors
Salvador Gonzalez*, 1, 2, Yolanda Gilaberte3, Neena Philips4, Angeles Juarranz5
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2011Volume: 5
First Page: 6
Last Page: 14
Publisher ID: TODJ-5-6
DOI: 10.2174/1874372201105010006
Article History:
Received Date: 25/09/2010Revision Received Date: 11/12/2010
Acceptance Date: 29/12/2010
Electronic publication date: 3/3/2011
Collection year: 2011
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Abstract
This review provides an overview of important concepts and trends in photoprotection. From the use of protective clothing to latest-generation oral photoprotectives, this article covers these topics from two points of view: 1) the physical blockade (absorption and/or reflection) of UV photons by topical sunscreens; 2) topical compounds with antioxidant properties that thereby protect of the consequences of UV-mediated photooxidation. The last section is devoted to the development of strong antioxidant oral compounds and discusses their possibilities as adjuvants in skin protection and repair and regeneration.