The perceived need for sunscreens with ever-increasing sun protection factors is unnecessary and leads to more confusion than clarity. Year-round sun protection achieved by the inclusion of ultraviolet (UV) filters in skin care production intended for daily use is not indicated for people living in northern Europe and may in fact, be potentially harmful. Future needs for sun protection are likely to be influenced more by global warming than ozone depletion, and by the rising trend for overseas holidays to sunny destinations.
Diffey BL. Personal Protection: the way forward. Radiation Protection Dosimetry 2000; 91: 293-296.
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