Aug 14, 2013 | Article
By Eric Abrutyn
L. Kligman wrote in 1983 about chronic UV radiation damage to the human dermis. Based on UV exposure to hairless mice, it was shown that repair can occur if skin is protected by sunscreens of both...
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Apr 22, 2013 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
Sun care has come a long way since the days of reflective mirrors and baby oil. Consumer consciousness has been raised, advances in R&D achieved, and educational initiatives forged by numerous...
Mar 23, 2007 | Article
By Navin M. Geria
Skin becomes thinner primarily due to a loss of subcutaneous fat. The ceramide content of stratum corneum decreases with advancing age, presumably diminishing barrier function. Skin loses elasticity...
Dec 20, 2006 | Article
By Marie-Claude Martini
In both men and women, skin aging is generally seen as modifications in the epidermis and the dermis which appear extremely unsightly. Because mitosis of keratinocytes slows and this leads to...
Jun 14, 2006 | Article
The protection against UV damage is now common knowledge to consumers. For many years now, sun products have been made to offer an efficient screen against UV rays and for specific sun exposure...
May 10, 2006 | Article
By Melanie Henson
What ever happened to the "healthy" tan? At one time, sun-darkened skin was synonymous with attractiveness and good health. Women and men alike went to great lengths to feel the burn-literally. The...