Sun Protection and Skin Care

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What is considered the best anti-aging product according to the text?

SUNSCREEN

What is the term used to describe the sum of external factors that act on our genome from birth to death?

EXPOSOME

Why is it important to know the skin type of each person when enjoying sun exposure?

To adopt protective measures and prevent sunburn, accelerated skin aging, and dermatological lesions.

What is one of the risks of inadequate sun exposure?

Increased risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.

What is the main purpose of knowing the consequences of sun radiation?

To prevent them.

What is the name of the product mentioned in the text as a solution for sun exposure?

REPASKIN

What is another product mentioned in the text?

REPASKIN URBAN 365

Why is sustainability important in the context of sun exposure?

To adopt protective measures that are environmentally friendly.

What percentage of UVB radiation reaches the Earth's surface?

5-10%

What is the immediate effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

Oxidizing melanin, causing early tanning

What is the long-term effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

Degradation of collagen and elastin fibers, leading to photoaging

What is the effect of UVB radiation on the skin?

Causing redness, skin erythema (sunburn), and potentially leading to skin cancer

What is a beneficial effect of UVB radiation?

Synthesis of vitamin D

Why are UVA and UVB radiations potentially carcinogenic?

Because they can cause cellular damage and the generation of free radicals

Can UVA radiation pass through windows?

Yes

What is the effect of UVA radiation on the dermis?

It reaches the dermis and can cause damage

What is the time frame required to activate the endonuclease?

2 or 3 hours

What is the primary function of endonuclease in DNA repair?

Causes the rupture of the chain close to the dimer

What type of damage does endonuclease help to eliminate?

Damage caused by sunlight

How does endonuclease achieve complete DNA repair?

By synthesizing the chain with correct bases through pairing

What is the source of endonuclease?

Extracted from Micrococcus lysate

What is the site of action for endonuclease in terms of DNA repair?

The skin

What is the regulation being amended according to the text?

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council

What is the name of the commission regulation mentioned in the text?

Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1176

What is the date until which new EU products may be placed on the market?

28 January 2023

What is the INCI name of the active ingredient 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone?

BENZOPHENONE-3

What is the name of the document mentioned in the text?

REPASKIN

What is the date after which no products may be placed on the market any longer?

28 July 2023

What is the purpose of the regulation mentioned in the text?

To regulate the use of certain ultraviolet filters in cosmetic products

What is the INCI name of the active ingredient 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid 2-ethylhexylic ester?

OCTOCRYLENE

What is the primary purpose of the REPASKIN product line?

To provide a variety of products with different textures and formats to adapt to different skin types

What is the common SPF level among all REPASKIN products?

50+

What is the benefit of using REPASKIN products with physical and chemical filters?

Complete and comprehensive sun protection

What is a characteristic of the REPASKIN INVISIBLE FLUID product?

Ultra-lightweight texture

What is the purpose of the green tea extract in REPASKIN products?

Not specified in the text

What is the benefit of using REPASKIN products that are water-resistant?

They provide protection even when in contact with water

What type of skin is the REPASKIN INVISIBLE FLUID product suitable for?

Oily skin

What is the common feature among all REPASKIN products that relates to the eyes?

They do not sting the eyes

What is the primary benefit of using REPASKIN products with Thermus thermofillus?

Not specified in the text

What is the benefit of using REPASKIN products that provide IR + BLUE LIGHT protection?

They protect against infrared and blue light radiation

Study Notes

Active Defense Against the Sun

  • The best anti-aging product is sunscreen, which is essential to enjoy sun exposure safely.
  • Knowing skin type and adopting protective measures are crucial to prevent sunburn, accelerated skin aging, and dermatological lesions, which increase the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Exposome

  • Exposome is the sum of external factors that act on our genome from birth to death.
  • These factors include sun radiation, pollution, nutrition, stress, and rest.

Sun Radiation

  • UVA radiation reaches the dermis, passes through windows, and causes tanning by oxidizing melanin, degrading collagen and elastin fibers, and generating free radicals.
  • UVB radiation reaches the Earth's surface, is absorbed by the epidermis, and causes redness, skin erythema (sunburn), and cellular damage.

Innovative Active Ingredients

  • Endonuclease is an active ingredient that recognizes and eliminates damage caused to the skin by the sun.
  • It takes 2 or 3 hours to activate and does not require sunlight to repair DNA.

Product Line: REPASKIN

  • REPASKIN is a product line with various textures and formats to adapt to different skin types.
  • The product line includes Invisible Fluid, Dry Touch, Silk Touch, and Silk Touch Color.

REPASKIN Reformulation 2024

  • New fragrance and textures have been introduced in the reformulation.

REPASKIN Invisible Fluid

  • Active ingredients include physical and chemical filters, green tea extract, Thermus thermofillus, and more.
  • It has an SPF of 50+, offers complete and comprehensive sun protection, prevents photoaging, and repairs cell damage.
  • It is suitable for oily skin, has an ultra-lightweight texture, and is fast-absorbing.

Learn about the importance of sun protection, skin types, and measures to prevent sunburn, skin aging, and skin cancers. Discover the risks of inadequate sun exposure and how to enjoy the sun safely.

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