Artemia Extract: Toward More Extensive Sun Protection
By: N. Demloge, E. Bauza, K. Cucumel, D. Peyronel and C. Dal Farra, Vincience Research Center
Posted: May 6, 2003, from the February 2002 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
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Article Keywords:
- artemia extract
- sunscreen
- UV protection
- DNA damage
- apoptosis
- heat shock protein
- inflammatory cytokines
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In recent years, people have become increasingly aware that UV exposure can cause skin damage, such as photoaging and carcinogenisis. Therefore, people are exhibiting a growing interest in protecting their skin from the harmful effects of UV raditation. It is well known that UVB induces a variety of cellular damage, including DNA photodamage with formulation of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers, and consequent mutation. Moreover, there is increasing evidence that UVA contributes to skin carcinogenisis and premature aging.
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