Investigators at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) Detail Findings in Applied Physiology [Sunscreen Does Not Alter Sweating Responses or Critical Environmental Limits In Young Adults (Psu Heat Project)].

A study conducted at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) found that sunscreen does not affect sweating responses or critical environmental limits in young adults. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of mineral and chemical-based sunscreens on thermoregulation during exercise in hot-dry and warm-humid environments. The researchers concluded that sunscreen application does not alter integrative thermoregulatory responses during exercise in the heat. This information is important for outdoor athletes who may be concerned about the potential performance impairments of using sunscreen. [Extracted from the article]