Photoprotection With Mineral-Based Sunscreens.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Photoprotection With Mineral-Based Sunscreens.
Nowell Solish, Shannon Humphrey, Brittany Waller, Sherri Vanderveen
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2020
Findings
This literature review found that mineral sunscreens using nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are effective at blocking both UVA and UVB rays. The study confirmed mineral sunscreens are a safe alternative to chemical sunscreens, though it acknowledges ongoing debate about whether nanoparticles in these formulas pose absorption risks—the evidence suggests they remain on the skin surface when properly formulated, but application method matters.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]