Whаt dоes sunscreen prоtect us frоm? The sunlight thаt reаches us contains many types of rays, including two that are harmful to humans: long-wave ultraviolet A (UVA: wavelength ~320-400nm) and short-wave ultraviolet B (UVB: wavelength ~290-320nm). UVB is responsible for around 5% of the UV radiation reaching Earth, with the majority of it also being absorbed by the atmosphere. It causes your skin to produce more melanin, which is what causes the tanning effect of sitting in the sun. However, it can also cause sunburn, and direct DNA damage, which can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. UVA is responsible for the largest proportion of the UV radiation from the sun that reaches the Earth’s surface – approximately 95%. UVA can penetrate much deeper into the skin than UVB, down into the connective tissue. This causes wrinkling and premature ageing of the skin. UVA can also generate reactive species in the skin, and thus indirectly cause DNA damage, and contribute to an increased skin cancer risk. How does sunscreen work chemically? Both inorganic chemicals and organic (carbon-based) chemicals can be used to afford protection. The two inorganic compounds used are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. These compounds absorb the UV radiation and dissipate it harmlessly. Due to their chemical structures, chemical bonds in certain organic chemicals are able to absorb photons of UV light, this energy is then dissipated harmlessly in the form of heat. Variations in structure can lead to absorption at different wavelengths, meaning a mix of these organic chemicals is often used to ensure protection against the full range of UVA and UVB wavelengths. These organic chemicals also explain, to an extent, why sunscreen has to be reapplied. Some of the organic chemicals used will be photostable; that is, they won’t break down when exposed to UV light. However, some will slowly break down as they absorb UV light over time. Examples are avobenzone and menthyl anthranilate. Should everyone use sunscreen? Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer linked to overexposure to UV rays from the sun. While sunscreen is a very powerful tool for the most skin tones, this may not be the case for very dark-skinned people, whose bodies naturally produce more melanin, which results in darker skin and protection from UV rays. People with dark skin can get melanoma, but this melanoma usually develops in parts of the body that get less sun exposure, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. These cancers are called “acral melanomas,” and sunscreen has not been shown to reduce the risk of these cancers. Using regular sunscreen may help with reducing other effects of the sun’s rays such as sun burns, wrinkling, and photoaging but for very dark-skinned people, sunscreen is unlikely to reduce their low risk of melanoma any further. This issue of regular sunscreen use in very dark-skinned people was made even more pressing after the release of a scientific study on sunscreen absorption. The study showed that significant amounts of certain sunscreen ingredients can get into the bloodstream when used at maximal doses and frequencies. It is unlikely there are any significant health risks, but it is something that will warrant further research. The benefit of sunscreen for light-skinned people is tremendous; any potential, minor risk is far outweighed by the benefit of protection from cancer. References: Compound Interest. (2014, June 5). The Science of Sunscreen & How it Protects Your Skin. https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/05/sunscreenchemicals/. Eide MJ, Weinstock MA. Association of UV Index, Latitude, and Melanoma Incidence in Nonwhite Populations—US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program, 1992 to 2001. Arch Dermatol. 2005;141(4):477–481. doi:10.1001/archderm.141.4.477 Adamson, A. S. (2019, May 14). Sunscreen wouldn’t have saved Bob Marley from melanoma, and it won’t help other dark-skinned people. https://theconversation.com/sunscreen-wouldnt-have-saved-bob-marley-from-melanoma-and-it-wont-help-other-dark-skinned-people-116979.
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