Zinc and titanium oxides: promising UV-absorbers but what influence do they have on the intact skin?
Abstract
Suspensions (20%) of microfine and ACS grade zinc oxide, or 20% titanium oxide in water, castor oil or polyethylene glycol were applied topically to rabbit skin over 4 h (1 day) or 2 h daily (3 days). Skin sites were analysed for metal uptake. Percutaneous absorption of the oxides was probably low, most remaining on the skin surface. Uptake patterns were influenced by the vehicles used. Appreciably more microfine zinc oxide was taken up by the skin in subacute studies. Local changes in trace metal concentration were construed as evidence of percutaneous absorption of zinc and titanium oxides. Further studies are indicated to validate the significance of these preliminary observations. On a applique superficiellement a de la peau de lapin des suspensions a 20% d'oxyde de zinc de qualite microfine ou ACS, ou a 20% d'oxyde de titane dans l'eau, l'huile de castor ou le polyethylene glycol, durant 4 heures (1 jour) ou 2 heures par jour (3 jours). On a analyse l'absorption de metal par la peau. L'absorption transcutanee des oxydes est probablement faible, la majeure partie restant en surface. Le deroulement de l'absorption est influence par le vecteur utilise. On constate que notablement plus d'oxyde de zinc microfin est absorbe par la peau dans les etudes subaigues. Les modifications locales dans la concentration des traces de metal ont ete interpretees comme des preuves d'absorption transcutanee d'oxydes de zinc et de titane. Des etudes ulterieures sont necessaires pour valider la signification de ces observations preliminaires.
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A large number of in vitro and in vivo studies using murine, porcine, or human skin have shown that nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO remain at the stratum corneum level.
“However, a large number of in vitro and in vivo studies using murine, porcine, or human skin have shown that the nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO remain at the stratum corneum level (56)(57)(58)(59)(60)(61)(62)(63)(64)(65).”
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There is no increased level of penetration of nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO when compared to macro-sized counterparts.
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- Authors
- LANSDOWN, A. B. G., & TAYLOR, A.
- Affiliations
- University of London (GB)
- University of Surrey (GB)
- Venue
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 1997-01
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 167-172
- ISSN
- 0142-5463 (ISSN-L)
- 1468-2494
- OpenAlex
- W4231894975
- Cited by
- 78
- References
- 0
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- FWCI
- 0.00
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmaceutical Science › Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Keywords
- zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, UV absorbers, percutaneous absorption, topical application, vehicle effects, trace metal uptake, skin, subacute toxicity, rabbit skin
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