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 ;...