5. Glossary
Sun protection product (PPS); Sunscreen
Cosmetic product designed to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Erythema actinica; actinic erythema
Commonly known as "sunburn", it is a burn resulting from exposure to the sun.
Photocarcinogenesis; photocarcinogenesis
Neoplastic transformation of cells following exposure to natural or artificial light, leading to the development of cancer.
Phototype; phototype
Notion used to classify individuals according to the way their skin reacts after exposure to the sun.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Universal indicator of the effectiveness of sun protection products
FP-UVA ;...
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- (1) - Protection solaire. Recommandations concernant les conditions d'étiquetage des produits de protection solaire. - http://ansm.sante.fr
- (2) - Sécurité des produits cosmétiques. Produits solaires....
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