Sentences with phrase «absorb damaging rays»

«Chemical» sunscreens absorb damaging rays using chemicals, filtering them before they reach the skin.

Not exact matches

This molecule, which the researchers call pteronenone, had a structure similar to that of chemicals which absorb the Sun's damaging ultraviolet rays and are carried by other planktonic creatures (Journal of Organic Chemistry, vol 60, p 780).

When we lost our fur, the sun's ultraviolet rays damaged our newly exposed skin, which reacted by producing melanin, a pigment that absorbs the sun's solar radiation, explain anthropologists at Penn State.

Yet, it turns out the 22 - square - foot (on average) external organ that is our skin not only gives us a presentable appearance, but keeps us from evaporating, guards the body from damaging sun rays, and acts as a semipermeable membrane that allows us to absorb vitamins, minerals, and — here's where the horrified piece comes into play — chemicals!

Don't consider lip gloss Sheer, shiny glosses scream summer, but according to a recent study out of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, lustrous SPF - free formulas can contribute to skin cancer and other forms of damage by attracting and absorbing UV rays.

Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide sit on the skin's surface to deflect damaging UVA / UVB rays, unlike chemical sunscreens that typically penetrate the skin and absorb UV rays.

In addition, the all - in - one formula has SPF 20 for protection from the sun's damaging UV rays and combines the brand's mattifying Mineral Pigments with their ultra oil - absorbing Perlite for long - lasting shine control.

«Thick coats provide physical protection from the sun's rays, and dark coats absorb much of the damaging ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun.»