Written by internationally recognized leaders, and covering all facets of photoprotection, this book summarizes the beneficial roles of photoprotection in skin cancers, photoaging, photodermatoses, autoimmune diseases, and other skin conditions. It provides an update on the current state of UV filters, boosters, photostabilizers and formulation of sunscreen, and showcases the current techniques and regulation in the evaluating of UV filters and sunscreen products. Furthermore, it discusses the role of nanotechnology, antioxidants, DNA repair technology, and oral and systemic agents in photoprotection. Each chapter encapsulates decades of clinical, research or practical experience on topics that will surely be an interest for clinicians, researchers, industry scientists, regulators, and consumers.

Part I.- Clinical and Biological Relevance ofVisible and Infrared Radiation.- Photoprotection and Skin Cancer Prevention.Photoprotection for Photodermatoses.- Photoprotection and Photoaging.Photoprotection, Photoimmunology and Autoimmune Diseases.- Photoprotection andVitamin D.- Photoprotection and Skin of Color.- The Controversy of SunscreenProduct Exposure: Too Little, Too Much, or Just Right.- part II.- The Chemistryof Ultraviolet Filters.- Chemistry of Sunscreens.- Global UV filters: CurrentTechnologies and Future Innovations.- Organotypic Models for EvaluatingSunscreens.- UV Booster and Photoprotection.- Sunscreen Photostability.Sunscreen Formulation: Optimizing Efficacy of UVB and UVA Protection.Sunscreen Formulation: Optimizing Aesthetic Elements for 21st CenturyConsumers.- Sunscreen Regulatory Update.- Measuring Sunscreen ProtectionAccording to the FDA Final Rule.- Part III.- Photoprotection in the Era ofNanotechnology.- The Role of Topical Antioxidants in Photoprotection.- The Roleof DNA Repair in Photoprotection.- Oral and Systemic Photoprotection.Photoprotection from Sunless Tanning Products and Colored Cosmetics.Photoprotection by Clothing and Fabric.- Photoprotection by Glass.- AugmentingSkin Photoprotection Beyond Sunscreens.- Part IV.- Education, Motivation, andCompliance.