A prevenção do fotoenvelhecimento com o uso do protetor solar

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Skin aging has important psychological and emotional consequences and, therefore, many treatments have been developed to mitigate or prevent this effect, with the use of photoprotectors being essential to minimize the effects of premature aging. OBJECTIVES: Identify the importance of using sunscreen, how the appropriate product should be chosen and evaluate the product's effectiveness. METHODOLOGY: A systematic computerized search was carried out in the PubMed, BIREME and Scielo databases. All articles published in the last 10 years were considered. RESULTS: 10 articles were analyzed, most of which present the benefits and importance of using sunscreen. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Research indicates that the main factor related to photoaging is excessive exposure to the sun, without using the necessary protective barriers, more specifically sunscreen. Photoprotection is the most suitable mechanism to mitigate the damage that UV rays can cause to human skin.