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7 harsh facts behind winged advertisements
Have you noticed that most cosmetic products in your family are labeled 'approved' or 'recommended by doctors'?
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Video: Automatic sunscreen for seafarers
The automatic ice cream machine with SPF spray technology will help you apply sunscreen in less than 10 seconds.
Medicine - Health
Choose and use sunscreen properly
UVB radiation with a wave length of 280-320 nanometers causes skin darkening and burning. UVA radiation with a wave length of 320-400 nanometers only darkens the skin.
Medicine - Health
Nearly three-quarters of sunscreens do not work as advertised
According to a recent study, about three-quarters of the sunscreens currently on the market are not as effective as manufacturers' advertising or contain harmful ingredi…
Medicine - Health
The first sunscreen in the world
Applying sunscreen is an effective way to help your skin resist the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays in the sun.
Cancer
Most of us are making serious mistakes when using sunscreen
Ask all the beauty experts and dermatologists in the world to see what is the first thing you need to do before you go out on the street during the day? Definitely apply…
New technology
Smart swimwear reminds you to apply sunscreen
The UV-sensing part comes with a swimsuit that measures the sun's intensity and signals a reminder to wear more sunscreen.