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 The Problem With Parabens |
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3/9/2009 |
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Even the most expensive cosmetics and personal-care products can harbor some pretty shady ingredients. One type of cosmestic ingredient you should be especially concerned about is parabens. |
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| Toxic Cosmetics |
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8/4/2008 |
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There are more than 5,000 cosmetic chemicals approved for use by the FDA, many of which are toxic. The trick is to know which ones to avoid. |
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| Protection Against UVB Rays |
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6/2/2008 |
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These supplemental nutrients can help save your skin by neutralizing damaging free radicals created by UV rays. |
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| Skin Cancer Prevention |
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10/5/2007 |
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A recent study found that drinking a cocoa beverage high in flavanols every day shielded participants from several types of sun damage – including skin cancer. |
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| Sunscreen Chemicals |
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5/25/2007 |
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It’s good to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. But researchers in Switzerland warn that relying on sunscreen alone may not protect you against the deadliest form of skin cancer. |
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| Premature Skin Aging and Tomatoes |
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2/26/2007 |
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A European research team has discovered that tomatoes might offer protection from harmful UV rays by quenching the free radicals that can lead to skin cancer and premature skin aging. |
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| Natural Sun Protection |
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5/18/2004 |
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Just when people have become convinced that sunscreen can protect them from developing skin cancer, new evidence is casting doubt about the safety and effectiveness of these products. |
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| Psoriasis and Skin Health |
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11/18/2003 |
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If you suffer from psoriasis, there are natural treatments that are considerably safer and more effective than the pharmaceutical fixes. |
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| Skin Cancer-Melanoma |
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6/11/2003 |
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The incidence of skin cancer increases every year. Overexposure to the sun is by far the greatest risk factor in skin cancer. Here’s what you can do to help protect yourself from UV radiation. |
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