Microalgal strategy against UV and blue light hazards

Until recently, skin protection was mainly focused on the effects of UV radiation on skin. However, we nowadays need to take into account the damaging effects of other wavelengths, in particular blue light. Indeed, blue light penetrates deeper into the skin than UV rays. It represents 50% of the energy emitted by the sun and almost 100% of the energy emitted by artificial sources.

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Gattefossé develops, manufactures and sells specialty ingredients for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries.
Specialist in lipid chemistry and plant extraction, Gattefossé offers recognized expertise in formulation and technological advice to its customers, using its application laboratories.

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