photoprotective
Guards against rays
Photoprotective describes something that shields against damage from light, especially ultraviolet radiation.
Sunscreens are photoprotective, as are certain compounds plants produce to guard against sun damage: photoprotective clothing, the photoprotective properties of melanin.
The term appears mainly in dermatology, botany, and cosmetics.
Ultraviolet defense measure
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
sunburn · erythema · photodamage · photoaging · melanoma · DNA damage · free radicals · photosensitivity
UV-blocking skin cream
- sunblockUV-protective skin cream
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lip balmWaxy mouth moisturizer
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
wide-brimmed hat · shade · umbrella · parasol · visor · goggles · face shield · rash guard
Inorganic UV-blocking compound
- titanium dioxideWhite inorganic pigment compound
- oxybenzoneUV-filtering sunscreen chemical
- reef-safeNon-toxic to marine ecosystems
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- niacinamideB3 vitamin variant
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
carotenoids · coenzyme Q10 · green tea extract · lycopene · beta-carotene · tocopherol · ascorbic acid · glutathione
Medicinal succulent for skin
- shea butterTree nut skin emollient
- jojobaWaxy-seeded desert shrub
- coconut oilFat from palm fruit
- sea buckthornSpiny shrub bearing tart orange berries
chamomile · licorice root · green tea · pomegranate · turmeric · argan oil · moringa · rice bran
SPF
Ultraviolet defense measure
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
ultraviolet · sunburn · erythema · photodamage · photoaging · melanoma · DNA damage · free radicals · photosensitivity · solar radiation
sunscreen
UV-blocking skin cream
- sunblockUV-protective skin cream
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lip balmWaxy mouth moisturizer
sunglasses · wide-brimmed hat · shade · umbrella · parasol · visor · goggles · face shield · rash guard · canopy
zinc oxide
Inorganic UV-blocking compound
- titanium dioxideWhite inorganic pigment compound
- oxybenzoneUV-filtering sunscreen chemical
- reef-safeNon-toxic to marine ecosystems
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- niacinamideB3 vitamin variant
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
flavonoids · carotenoids · coenzyme Q10 · green tea extract · lycopene · beta-carotene · tocopherol · ascorbic acid · glutathione · melanin
aloe vera
Medicinal succulent for skin
- shea butterTree nut skin emollient
- jojobaWaxy-seeded desert shrub
- coconut oilFat from palm fruit
sea buckthorn · chamomile · licorice root · green tea · pomegranate · turmeric · argan oil · moringa · rice bran
photoprotectivetransparent
Allowing light through
radiolucent · translucent · non-blocking · unshielded · unfiltered
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