UK consumer watchdog Which? published research today that shows some top brand sunscreens don’t offer the level of protection they claim on the label.Which? tested 14 brands that claimed to have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 and three of them failed the test twice. To pass the test the sunscreens had to produce an average SPF of 12.5, the industry standard.

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Posted: May 29th, 2008 under skin health.
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A new type of wound dressing made of silica gel fibers will soon help to heal difficult wounds caused by burns or diabetes. The dressing forms a supporting matrix for newly growing skin cells and is fully absorbed by the body during the healing process.

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Posted: May 29th, 2008 under skin health.
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