The ideal sunscreen should block UVB and UVA radiation while being safe and stable. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, Spanish scientists have introduced a new family of UVA and UVB filters based on natural sunscreen substances found in algae and cyanobacteria. They are highly stable and enhance the effectivity of commercial sunscreens. Good news for sunseekers. Commercial available sunscreen lotions can very effectively protect from dangerous radiation in the ultraviolet, but they need to be
Boosting the solar protection factor with nature-inspired sunscreens
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