Photoprotection. which filters to use

The importance of preventing acute skin damage (erythema) and chronic damage (skin cancers and photoaging) resulting from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (UVB and UVA) is well understood today (1-2). However, there is still an ongoing debate about the safety of currently available UV filters, their negative impact on serum vitamin D levels, and the possibility of protecting ourselves from the newly identified harmful effects of non-ultraviolet solar radiation. It should be emphasized that while sunscreen products are excellent means of photoprotection, it is important to adopt additional preventive measures such as wearing protective clothing (wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses) and avoiding exposure during the central hours of the day (3).