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March 25, 2004 A team at the Medical College of Georgia’s department of Oral Biology studied the effects of the most abundant green tea polyphenol, EGCG, on human skin cells and found that EGCG reactivated dying skin cells. “Cells that migrate toward the... by admin | Mar 1, 2018 | Resources
Lotions, Sunscreens, and Body Care Products Many body care products contain pthalates such as DEHP and DBP. In animals, both DEHP and DBP are toxic to the liver, kidneys, testes, and the nervous system. DBP is used extensively in perfumes, nail polishes, lotions, and... by admin | Mar 1, 2018 | Resources
By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer Thu Jun 15, 6:06 PM ET Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach or pool will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if you’re in the sun a lot. That’s because you... by admin | Mar 1, 2018 | Resources
Swiss researchers from the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Zurich have discovered that some sunscreens contain chemicals that mimic the effect of the human hormone estrogen. The substances, benzophenon, octylmethoxycinnamate and... by admin | Mar 1, 2018 | Resources
There was a time when having a tan was a status symbol; only the most affluent could afford to take time off from work and travel to exotic locations to achieve a golden brown glow. But as times changed and traveling became less of a luxury and more of a summer...