Umbrella Sunscreen
Umbrella Sunscreen Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Avobenzone is dibenzoyl methane derivative. It is oil soluble ingredient. Avobenzone has the ability to absorb ultraviolet light over wider range of wavelengths. It is included in many commercially available sunscreens which are used as wide spectrum sunscreens. Avobenzone is very sensitive to light, to increase its stability and duration of action, photostablizers are added in the sunscreen product. Avobenzone has an absorption maximum of 357 nm. Sunscreens containing avobenzone is indicated for providing protection from the sun. In addition to limiting the skin's exposure to the sun, using sunscreen agents may help reduce long-term sun damage such as premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
Octinoxate is a cinnamate ester and common ingredient in sunscreen and other skin care products to minimize DNA photodamage. It was originally developed in 1950's as an organic UV-B filter that absorbs UV-B rays from sun. It is often combined with nanoparticles or other water-resistant liposomes in formulations to increase the localization at the epidermis and decrease the risk of percutaneous absorption. Its use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations is approved by FDA.
Acts as a photoprotective agent that protects the skin by preventing and minimizing the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays of natural light. The cellular effects of UV irradiation include DNA damage, cell cycle arrest, immunological depression, apoptosis, and transcriptional changes .
Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays.
Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone.
Trade Name | Umbrella Sunscreen |
Generic | Avobenzone + Octinoxate + Oxybenzone |
Weight | octyl methoxycinnamate |
Type | Lotion |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
Available Country | India |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
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Uses
Avobenzone is a sunscreen agent found in sunscreens that absorbs UV rays.
Sun protection factor, added in the sunscreen products for its wide spectrum ultraviolet absorption properties.
Octinoxate is a sunscreen agent found in sunscreens that absorbs UV rays.
As an active ingredient in sunscreens and lip balms. Used for protection against damaging effects of sun rays.
Oxybenzone is a sunscreen agent found in sunscreens that absorbs UV rays.
Used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics.
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How Umbrella Sunscreen works
It blocks UVA I, UVA II, and UVB wavelengths, thereby limiting the impact of UV rays on skin. Diminish the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) light through the epidermis by absorbing UV radiation within a specific wavelength range. The amount and wavelength of UV radiation absorbed are affected by the molecular structure of the sunscreen agent.
Absorbs UV-B (predominantly) and UV-A rays while accumulating in the outermost layer of the epidermis. Like any other photoprotective agents, octinoxate prevents the damage to cells and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) by reducing the p53 protein expression following UV exposure and also increases the skin's tolerability to UV rays .
Oxybenzone absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays, preventing them from reaching the skin.
Toxicity
A minimum toxic dose has not been established. Significant toxicity is not expected
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact, eye contact, ingestion and inhalation. Octinoxate may form reactive singlet oxygen species and induce anti-estrogenic effects . UV-induced molecular breakdown of octinoxate may interfere with cellular processes or induce oxidative damage in human skin . The NOAEL (no observed adverse effect level) is 450 mg/kg bw/day for fertility and reproductive performance, for systemic parental and developmental toxicity in Wistar rats .
Elimination Route
Can be systemically absorbed after skin application, being found in the deeper layers of the stratum corneum as well as urine, plasma, and breast milk . The mean maximum plasma concentration detected after application of 2mg/cm2 sunscreen was 7ng/mL in women and 16ng/mL in men .
Elimination Route
Can be detected in urine in unchanged form .
In vivo studies show oxybenzone is abosorbed transdermally (through the skin) and is excreted in the urine.
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