Risks of organic UV filters: a review of environmental and human health concern studies

Y Huang, JCF Law, TK Lam, KSY Leung - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Organic UV filters are compounds that absorb UV irradiation by their highly conjugated
structure. With the developing consciousness over the last century of the skin damage UV …

[HTML][HTML] UV filters: challenges and prospects

A Jesus, E Sousa, MT Cruz, H Cidade, JMS Lobo… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of sunscreens is an established and recommended practice to protect skin from
solar-induced damage. Around 30 UV filters can be used in sunscreen products in the …

A systematic review and ecological risk assessment for organic ultraviolet filters in aquatic environments

M Carve, D Nugegoda, G Allinson, J Shimeta - Environmental Pollution, 2021 - Elsevier
Organic ultraviolet filters (OUVFs) are used in a wide range of manufactured products
including personal care (eg sunscreens) and plastic items. This review summarizes the …

Evaluation of toxicity of Personal Care Products (PCPs) in freshwaters: Zebrafish as a model

G Zicarelli, CR Multisanti, F Falco, C Faggio - Environmental Toxicology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Personal care products (PCPs) are part of the large and growing family of emerging
contaminants (ECs). Many daily products such as sunscreens, toothpaste, make-up …

[HTML][HTML] Ultraviolet filters for cosmetic applications

G Nitulescu, D Lupuliasa, I Adam-Dima, GM Nitulescu - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sunscreens reduce the occurrence risk of skin disorders such as sunburn, skin aging, and
cancer through their ability to absorb, reflect, and scatter ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This …

[HTML][HTML] Do Single-Component and Mixtures Selected Organic UV Filters Induce Embryotoxic Effects in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)?

J Cahova, J Blahova, L Plhalova, Z Svobodova… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
UVs are important ingredients in common cosmetic products (eg, sunscreens, hairsprays,
soap). After their use, they can enter the aquatic ecosystem and negatively affect non-target …

Ecotoxicological effects of the UV-filter 4-MBC on sperms and adults of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

A Cuccaro, L De Marchi, M Oliva, F Battaglia… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Present in an increasing number of products, UV-filters are continuously discharged into
aquatic environments. Despite potential risks for inhabiting organisms are recognized, the …

From cradle to grave: Deciphering sex-specific disruptions of the nervous and reproductive systems through interactions of 4-methylbenzylidene camphor and …

H Xian, Z Li, R Bai, R Ye, Y Feng, Y Zhong… - Journal of hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) and micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) are common in
personal care and cosmetic products (PCCPs) and consumer goods; however, they have …

[HTML][HTML] Occurrence, effects, and ecological risks of chemicals in sanitizers and disinfectants: A review

N Musee, P Ngwenya, LK Motaung, K Moshuhla… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
In response to the novel coronavirus referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–a virus that causes COVID-19 disease has led to wide use of …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the Oxidative Stress Status in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Liver Induced by Three Typical Organic UV Filters (BP-4, PABA and PBSA)

X Huang, Y Li, T Wang, H Liu, J Shi… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Organic UV filters are a kind of emerging pollutants, which have been widely used in
personal care products (PCPs). This study evaluated the effects of benzophenone-4 (BP-4) …