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Green tea spray may protect against skin cancer

(FOX News) UPDATED 2009-07-07

Research published in the journal Experimental Dermatology suggests that a spray made from green tea may protect against skin cancer. In a new small study, scientists found that the spray helped protect skin cells from damage due to ultraviolet rays, which can lead to skin cancer. Green tea contains polyphenols, which researchers say help boost the skin’s immune system. The researchers also found that a spray made from white tea worked just as well. Read full story >

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