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How do the chemicals in sunscreen protect our skin from damage?

  • Written by Kerry Hanson, Research Chemist, University of California, Riverside
imageDon't skimp on the SPF.Sabphoto via Shutterstock.com

Not so long ago, people like my Aunt Muriel thought of sunburn as a necessary evil on the way to a “good base tan.” She used to slather on the baby oil while using a large reflector to bake away. Aunt Muriel’s mantra when the inevitable burn and peel appeared: Beauty has its...

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