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The potential of natural compounds in UV protection products via Pubmed

Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation mainly leads to skin disorders (erythema, burns, immunosuppression), skin aging, and skin cancer as the most serious side effect.

It has been widely accepted that using sunscreen products is an important way to protect against the harmful effects of UV rays.

Although commercial sunscreens have constantly changed and improved over time, there are emerging concerns about the safety of conventional, organic, UV filters due to adverse effects on humans as well as accumulation in the environment and aquatic organisms.

This is why natural compounds are increasingly being investigated and used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical sunscreens. Some of these compounds are widely available, non-toxic, safer for use, and have considerable UV protective properties and less side effects.

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