Colored sunscreen protects skin from damage caused by visible light

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) In article, a study performed by a group of Brazilian researchers elucidates action mechanism of visible light on skin and questions typical use of sunscreen. Most common sunscreens affect D vitamin absorption and fail to block visible light -- which, while not as damaging as UV rays, accounts for 45 percent of the solar radiation. The group patented skin-colored sunscreen which can block visible light.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news