Sunscreen Penetration Leading to Enhanced Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (IMAGE)

University of California - Riverside

Sunscreen Penetration Leading to Enhanced Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species

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Two-photon fluorescence intensity images of cells deep in the epidermis showing reactive oxygen species activity following sunscreen application to the skin surface. Reactive oxygen species can react with cellular components, leading to skin damage and increasing the visible signs of aging.

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K. Hanson, UC Riverside.

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