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SUNBLOCK [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
- Cosmetology
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sun screen
1, record 1, English, sun%20screen
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sunscreen 2, record 1, English, sunscreen
correct
- sunblock 3, record 1, English, sunblock
correct, see observation
- suntan lotion 3, record 1, English, suntan%20lotion
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance added to a cosmetic product (lotion, spray, cream) to protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation in order to reduce sunburn and other skin damage, thus leading to a lower risk of skin cancer; by extension, the product itself. 4, record 1, English, - sun%20screen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best sunscreens protect against both UVB (ultraviolet radiation with wavelength between 290 and 320 nanometres), which can cause sunburn, and UVA (between 320 and 400 nanometres), which damages the skin with more long-term effects, such as premature skin aging. Most sunscreens work by containing either an organic chemical compound that absorbs ultraviolet light (such as oxybenzone) or an opaque material that reflects light (such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), or a combination of both. Typically, absorptive materials are referred to as chemical blocks, whereas opaque materials are mineral or physical blocks. 3, record 1, English, - sun%20screen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suntan lotion: ... an incorrect term for sunscreen as it is something entirely different. Suntan lotion is used to moisturize and maximize UV exposure and tanning, rather than block it. These are commonly called indoor tanning lotions when designed for use with tanning beds or just suntan lotion if designed for outdoor use and may or may not have SPF protection in them. 3, record 1, English, - sun%20screen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
- Cosmétologie
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écran solaire
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cran%20solaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- filtre solaire 2, record 1, French, filtre%20solaire
correct, masculine noun
- substance antisolaire 2, record 1, French, substance%20antisolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation ajoutée aux produits cosmétiques antisolaires (lotions, crèmes) afin d'absorber ou de réfléchir les rayonnements ultraviolets responsables des coups de soleil; par extension, ces produits eux-mêmes. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20solaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Produit contenant un écran solaire; lotion écran solaire; marque d'écran solaire. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20solaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Appliquer un écran solaire (sur la peau). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20solaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estética personal
- Productos de belleza
- Piel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- filtro solar
1, record 1, Spanish, filtro%20solar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- filtro de protección solar 2, record 1, Spanish, filtro%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n%20solar
correct, masculine noun
- protección solar 3, record 1, Spanish, protecci%C3%B3n%20solar
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Existen varias formas diferentes de especificar el factor de protección solar (FPS) de un producto, por lo que recuerde comprobar qué sistema está utilizando cuando compre un filtro solar. Por ejemplo, los números norteamericanos de FPS suelen ser el doble que los números de FPS de los productos europeos. Es decir, una crema solar americana con FPS 8 es, de hecho, equivalente a una europea con FPS 4. Pregunte siempre al farmacéutico si tiene alguna duda. 4, record 1, Spanish, - filtro%20solar
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