Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Be Aware of the "B" in UVB Rays

  When it comes to skin cancer - it's the UVB rays we need to be aware of.  According to recent research, our bodies are less capable of repairing the damage that UVB rays cause.  When researchers exposed cells to UVA and UVB rays, though both caused damage - the UVB rays were implicated as being far more irreversibly... Read moreChevron

A Sunscreen Ingredient You Should Know About

BP-3 or Benzophenone-3 is a sunscreen ingredient that you will typically find in sun protection products, skin care lotions, lipsticks, hairsprays.  A recent study looked at how prevalent the by-product of this ingredient is in our bodies, since animal testing revealed that in high doses it may cause liver, kidney and reproductive organ... Read moreChevron

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