摘要 |
<p>Sunscreen and sunblock formulations that provide cytoprotective and immuno-enhancing additives avoiding endocrine disrupting agents, (a) at least one inorganic sun-blocking or sunscreen agent that is a proven non-endocrine disrupter, (b) at least one emollient proven to be a non-endocrine disrupter; and (c) an oil component capable of protecting skin from harmful effects of radiation including sunlight and ultraviolet light wherein the oil is a carrier oil, an essential oil, or both are described. The formulations preferably include an essential oil of a naturally-occurring substance as well as suitable inorganic components including titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, silica or silicon dioxide, fluoropolymers, and mixtures thereof. Suitable organic components include butylmethoxy dibenzoylmethane. Cold-processed Aloe barbadensis Miller-Stockton, a single species of Aloe barbadensis containing glucose-rich mannose-containing oligosaccharide or oligosaccharides, can also be used. Test methodologies and results indicate specific differences from conventional formulations.</p> |