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Jihane Frikeche1, Céline Couteau, Christos Roussakis
1Département Cancer Pulmonaire et Cibles Moléculaires, Cibles et Médicaments des Infections et du Cancer, IICiMed EA 1155, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Université de Nantes, Nantes Atlantique Universités, 1 rue Gaston Veil, 44035, Nantes, France.
Abstract:
The immunosuppressive properties of Benzophenone-4, an UV-filter and three ingredients, Allantoin, Bisabolol and Enoxolon used in sunscreen formulation, previously characterized as anti-inflammatory compounds, are studied. The results of this study demonstrate that four tested molecules have effects on DCs and T cells which are the most important cells of the immune system. The impact is also visible on keratinocyte cells which are in the direct contact with skin sunscreens. Each ingredient should be used with caution at reduced doses or even removed from some cosmetic preparations, such as sunscreens.
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