Sunscreen and summer skin
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From MoleculeFinder's curated everyday world "Sunscreen and summer skin". Explore the Sunscreen and summer skin world.
Molecules in this world 6
- Zinc oxideOZn
In this everyday world from source
The white mineral in many sunscreens; it sits on the skin and bounces sunlight away.
- Melanin
In this everyday world from source
Your body's own sunshade, the pigment that colors skin and hair and soaks up UV light.
- CholecalciferolC27H44O
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The form of vitamin D your skin makes when sunlight lands on it.
As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Danger; Toxic, Health hazard from source
- RetinolC20H30O
In this everyday world from source
A form of vitamin A, familiar from skincare for its part in skin renewal.
As a pure substance: LD50 2,570 mg/kg (mouse, oral) from source
- Salicylic acidC7H6O3
In this everyday world from source
A plant-derived acid, a chemical relative of aspirin, familiar in skincare for clearing pores.
As a pure substance: LD50 891 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source
- Hyaluronic acidC28H44N2O23
In this everyday world from source
A water-holding molecule the body makes to keep skin and joints plump and cushioned.
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