In order to assess the release of UV filters from the sunscreen used by beachgoers into seawater within the bathing zone, a field campaign was carried out during the summer of 2017 at three beaches in Marseille, along the French Mediterranean coast. A social survey analyzed beachgoer attendance, the quantities and types of suncare products used...
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March 1, 2020 (v1)Journal articleUploaded on: December 4, 2022
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September 2018 (v1)Conference paper
The impacts of sunscreens on both human and environmental health remain of concern as widespread use continues and new formulations are developed. While titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle UV-filters may offer a safer alternative to organic filters, their fate and impact are not fully understood and resulting regulation is still under...
Uploaded on: December 3, 2022