Explanation and elaboration of the consensus "photoprotection of the future: challenges and opportunities" : international development trends of sunscreen cosmetics and their enlightenment to China / 中华皮肤科杂志

ABSTRACT

At present, there are still some misunderstandings regarding sunscreen cosmetics. For example, the higher the sun protection factor, the better the sunscreen cosmetics, and sunscreen agents can cause calcium deficiency in users. As far as sunscreen cosmetics are concerned, there are also many problems, concerns and challenges, such as inconsistent testing and labeling methods for sun protection factor, insufficient protection wavelength range, and unclear safety to the human body and environment. This article describes global issues in sunscreen cosmetics, their development trends, and enlightenment to the research and development of sunscreen cosmetics in China, aiming to provide a reference for clinicians.