Sunscreens are functional, utilitarian, cosmetic products. The criteria of purchase are\ndifferent from those for skin care and make-up. Companies are trying to add glamour and value to\nbasic sunscreens by incorporating ââ?¬Å?activeââ?¬Â ingredients (other than UV filters) into these formulas\nand by communicating about the additional benefits, be they anti-aging, moisturizing, firming,\nanti-wrinkle, etc. While some of these ideas of additional ingredients make sense as supplementary\nskin protection, some others do not afford much benefit in view of the infrequent application and\nshort period of usage. The present article reviews some of these ideas and presents a few active\ningredients that might be of value in such a context, even if substantiation of such additional claims\nin sunscreens is often lacking.
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