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medestheticsmagazine.com | MARCH 2015 81 SPOTLIGHT ON SUN PROTECTON while the focus may be on active ingredients, professional cosmetic chemists understand the effects of combining ingredients in formulation, and the fi nal formulation must undergo safety and effi cacy testing to prove label claims." Several NDAC panel members also said additional safety data should be collected in potentially more vul- nerable populations, such as children, the elderly and people with skin barrier-compromising conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. "As physicians, we rely on the FDA to ensure that all sunscreen products are safe and effective when used as directed. We are consistently seeking out new evidence to help our patients, and would welcome supporting data to show sunscreen effectiveness, particularly in specifi c populations," says Dr. Coldiron. Another ongoing area of concern is the use of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide. Nanoparticles are thousands of times smaller than a speck of dust and while existing studies have given authorities little reason to be concerned about absorption into the skin, the jury is still out on other safety issues. Some experts suggest that nanoparticles of titanium dioxide could heat up as they absorb UV rays and damage the skin as they penetrate—a number of manufacturers have responded by coating the nanoparticles with silicon or aluminum to minimize any potential injury. "While we have years of data on the European ingredients under FDA review, we don't have years of data on nanoparticles. We need to fi nd out how nanoparticles penetrate. Sunscreens using nanoparticles do have appeal, but these would be a new generation of sunscreens beyond the currently well-tolerated ingredi- ents," says Dr. Rigel. More important than any single ingredient or potential danger is the ongoing issue of sunscreen use. Most of us know we should wear sunscreen daily, but fewer than one in ten apply a sunscreen year round, according to a recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services survey. "Scientifi c evidence supports the benefi ts of sunscreen to minimize short- and long-term damage to the skin from UV radiation and outweighs any unproven claims of toxicity or human health hazard. The Academy encour- ages all Americans to use sunscreen as part of an overall sun-safe regimen," says Dr. Coldiron. The hope is that innovation will be spurred by the introduction of new FDA-approved UV fi lters, in turn leading to products that are easier to apply and more ap- pealing to the general population. Linda W. Lewis is a contributing editor of MedEsthetics. continued from page 26 April 30-May 2 ASPS Aesthetica 2015, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas. Contact: 847.228.9900, plasticsurgery.org May 6-9 23 rd Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine, Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, FL. Contact: 888.997.0112, a4m.com May 12-15 Skin Care 2015: 21 st Annual Meeting of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists, Le Westin Montréal Hotel, Quebec, Canada. Contact: 562.799.0466, spsscs.org May 14 The Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting 2015, Palais des congress, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Contact: 904.786.1377, rhinoplastysociety.org May 14-17 AAFPRS Advances in Rhinoplasty 2015, Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago. Contact: 703.299.9291, aafprs.org May 14-19 The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, Palais des congress, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Contact: 562.799.2356, surgery.org May 28-30 26 th Annual European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) Conference, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, Scotland. Contact: euraps.org June 9-11 HBA Global 2015 Conference, Javits Convention Center, New York. Contact: 310.445.4200, hbaexpo.com June 10-14 11 th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Symposium, Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas. Contact: 877.673.3273, vegascosmeticsurgery.info June 20-22 International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC), Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. Contact: 800.496.9861, iecsc.com August 9-17 The Aesthetic Cruise: Controversies and Challenges in Aesthetic Surgery, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Contact: 562.799.2356, surgery.org August 19-23 AAD Summer Academy Meeting, New York Hilton Midtown, New York. Contact: 866.503.7546, aad.org August 22-24 Face & Body Spa Conference & Expo, McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA. Contact: 630.653.2155, faceandbody.com August 27-29 ASPS Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM. Contact: 847.228.9900, plasticsurgery.org August 28-29 Masters of Aesthetics 2 nd Annual Symposium, San Diego Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, CA. Contact: 858.926.0697, moasandiego.org October 7-11 ASOCP Cosmetic Conference, OMNI Orlando Resort, Championsgate, FL. Contact: 855.337.3607, cosmeticphysicians.org December 2-5 Cosmetic Surgery Forum, Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. Contact: 402.697.6564, cosmeticsurgeryforum.com NEWS & EVENTS