New sunscreen compositions

Abstract

The present description refers to eco-compatible compositions for sunscreening the body, in particular to sunscreens for the protection of human health, compatible with organism life and not harmful to marine ecosystems (in particular for tropical environments with coral reefs).

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an ecologically compatible sunscreen composition, in particular a sunscreen composition compatible with the marine environment and the organisms that inhabit it, especially in relation to coral reefs. Background technique [0002] Coral reefs are among the most biologically productive and diverse ecosystems in the world, representing hotspots of marine biodiversity and directly supporting half a billion people (Moberg and Folke 1999, Wilkinson 2004). About 60% of coral reefs are currently under several natural and human impacts (Hughes et al2003; Pandolfi et al2003). Coral bleaching (the loss of symbiotic xanthellae residing in stony corals) has dramatically increased in frequency and spatial extent over the past 20 years (Hoegh-Guldberg 1999; Hughes et al 2003; Knowlton 2001). This phenomenon has been associated with temperature anomalies, excess ultraviolet (UV) radiation or changing photosynthetic radiation availabi...

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Problems solved by technology

These compounds may be potentially harmful to the environment; therefore, some of the most popular tourist attractions have currently banned the use of sunscreen products, for example, Mexico's Marine Ecological Park (Xcaret2007; Xel-ha2007)

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