Sentences with phrase «as a sunscreen in»

Parabens are used as preservatives in e.g. cosmetics and skin care products such as sunscreen in order to stop bacterial growth.

Current studies show that antioxidants may be as effective as sunscreens in protecting the skin from sun damage.

It's not approved for use as a sunscreen in the United States, however.

Not exact matches

As Heyman notes, lipstick containing sunscreen is classified as a drug in Canada and faces more regulations than it does in the United StateAs Heyman notes, lipstick containing sunscreen is classified as a drug in Canada and faces more regulations than it does in the United Stateas a drug in Canada and faces more regulations than it does in the United States.

We have a combination sunscreen and a spray - on pick, as well as an option with a sweeter smell and thinner texture, in our full guide to sunscreens.

Merck's healthcare unit, which sells popular products like Coppertone sunscreen, Claritin for allergies, and Dr. Scholl's foot care, is expected to fetch as much as $ 10 billion - $ 12 billion in a potential sale.

(I'm leaving in drier region than London) also can I know what sunscreen you use as I'm really conscious of sunlight damage?

The beta - carotene in sweet potatoes can also act as a natural sunscreen, protecting skin cells from sun exposure, sunburn and subsequently reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

According to David Wolfe, «because the equatorial tropics are one of the harshest UV ray - intense zones on our planet, in order to protect itself from the sun, the açaí berry produces high amounts of its own protector «sunscreen» — the substances we know as «antioxidants.»

Metal oxides such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are increasingly being used in sunscreens and cosmetics in the form of nanoparticles — microscopic particles of matter measured on the nanoscale.

According to a spokesperson for the Administration, «All or almost all of the sunscreens available in Australia that have zinc oxide as their only active ingredient have a claimed SPF of 30 + (which means that their SPF test result was 31 or higher) and they typically contain between 15 % and 25 % zinc oxide.»

I quickly slather my children in sunscreen and soak up the last few hot days of summer, packing in as many outdoor activities as possible.

As you choose what to put in your diaper bag, do not overlook a sunscreen lotion.

I'd also recommend putting it in a zip lock bag as I've had many a bottle of sunscreen explode in my bathroom back leaving a slick, oily film over everything.

But, because we worry (and rightly so) about skin cancer, we shield our skin from the sun's ultraviolet light with clothing and sunscreen, which makes it impossible for our bodies to manufacture Vitamin D. Breast milk was never meant to be the source of vitamin D for our babies (as we are all intended to make our own vitamin D with exposure to sunlight), but as we continue to be cautious about exposure to sunlight, babies do not make enough Vitamin D, nor do they receive enough in breast milk.

We wouldn't think of heading to the beach or pool without slathering our bodies in sunscreen, but our hair needs to be protected from the sun as well to avoid parched, dry locks.

Sunscreens that contain physical blocking agents such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (in concentrations above 4 percent) are my preferred protection for all ages.

If your baby is older than 2 months, sunscreen and bug repellent can be useful as long as you don't get them in his eyes (and avoid putting repellent on your child's hands).

If your baby must be directly in the sun, and sometimes this isn't avoidable (during a trip to an outdoor swimming pool, for example) try to keep the time his skin is exposed to sunlight as short as possible, and use baby sunscreen.

It is only available in high - end sunscreens, such as La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50 Cream and Lancome UV Expert 20.

With spf 50, I use this multi tasker as sunscreen and foundation in the Summer months.

Your child might be itching to get out in the sun, but if you don't slather on the sunscreen, they'll be itching just as bad from a sunburn at the end of the day.

All your toddler needs is a sun hat, some sunscreen and a swimming nappy to while away the time as you dip your toes in the water and splash along with him.

Erica Fortescue of San Francisco puts sunscreen and a hat on 11 - month - old Nico Fortescue as her brother Theo, 4, looks on during a March spring training baseball game in Phoenix.

As a result I am constantly trying to find shade when I run to prevent the sun from getting in my daughters eyes and from her getting sun burned (yes I put sunscreen on her too).

So wear clothing over as much of your body as possible, and slather any skin that is exposed in sunscreen.

Make sure the summer schedule includes lots of fun physical activities such as outdoor play (including lots of sunscreen), trips to the pool, walks in the neighborhood, bike riding in a safe area away from cars, etc..

If mom must get out in the sun any later than that, such as if she's gone to the beach, it's probably best to put on some sunscreen!

Do keep in mind the following 6 tips as EWG's recommendation is that sunscreen is the last resort for a -LSB-...]

This kids» hat is really unique in that the shark pattern located on the brim actually gets brighter when in direct sunlight, acting as a reminder to parents to reapply sunscreen.

As a side note, it is important to remember that infants under six months of age should not linger in the sun too long and should not use sunscreen.

Expectant mothers definitely want to dump any sunscreen that includes oxybenzone, as it has been connected to low birth weight in female newborns.

«You can buy it at hardware stores and in traditional medicine shops,» says Hodgskiss, where the sunscreen is known as ibomvu, the Zulu word for red.

The team suggests a protective coating containing flavonoids, compounds commonly found in wine and tea that act as natural sunscreens, might be responsible for the seeds» robustness, they reported in March in Astrobiology.

In this study, Vogel and colleagues compared sun exposure and protection behaviors in long - term melanoma survivors with those who had never had the disease, asking participants about the amount of time they had spent outdoors in the summer, and about sun protection methods such as wearing sunscreen, staying in the shade, wearing hats, and intentionally tanninIn this study, Vogel and colleagues compared sun exposure and protection behaviors in long - term melanoma survivors with those who had never had the disease, asking participants about the amount of time they had spent outdoors in the summer, and about sun protection methods such as wearing sunscreen, staying in the shade, wearing hats, and intentionally tanninin long - term melanoma survivors with those who had never had the disease, asking participants about the amount of time they had spent outdoors in the summer, and about sun protection methods such as wearing sunscreen, staying in the shade, wearing hats, and intentionally tanninin the summer, and about sun protection methods such as wearing sunscreen, staying in the shade, wearing hats, and intentionally tanninin the shade, wearing hats, and intentionally tanning.

These can be as modest as the particles of zinc oxide in sunscreens, but they can also be reinforcing fibers in new composites or carbon nanotube wires in ultraminiaturized electronics.

The sunscreen chemicals that absorb the sun's dangerous ultraviolet radiation are typically organic molecules (as opposed to the metal oxides that block the sun's rays in sunblock).

Users of the mobile app reported spending less time in the sun (average days keeping time in the sun to a minimum, 60.4 percent for app users vs. 49.3 percent for nonusers) and more use of all sun protection behaviors (such as sunscreen, protective clothing and shade) combined (average days, 39.4 percent vs. 33.8 percent).

David Sánchez - Quiles, a doctoral candidate at the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies in Spain, explained that nanoparticles of TiO2 act as ultraviolet light filters in sunscreens, but are often coated with silica or alumina to avoid undesirable reactions on the skin.

However, it has not been possible to test whether sunscreens prevent melanoma, because these are generally manufactured as cosmetics and tested in human volunteers or synthetic skin models.

Meanwhile, current means for preventing new carcinomas in high - risk patients — sunscreen or oral medications — cease to work as soon as they are no longer used.

REEF REHAB A coral fluoresces purple (left), perhaps as a sunscreen defense for colorless polyps, in a photo taken September 12 of a bleached reef near Okinawa, Japan.

AS THE nights draw in in the northern hemisphere, we return to the subject of unconventional sunscreen.

So as you prepare for your time in the sun, stick to a few basic facts to help you choose a sunscreen.

«With pharmaceuticals you often want as much as possible of the dose to be absorbed by the skin, but in some cases you may not want skin absorption, such as when you apply a sunscreen, which needs to remain on the surface of the skin and not penetrate it.

The formation of a stratosphere layer in a planet's atmosphere is attributed to «sunscreen» - like molecules, which absorb UV and visible radiation coming from the star and then release that energy as heat.

These include the sunscreen chemicals benzophenone (BP) and benzophenone - 3 (BP - 3), as well as di - butyl phthalate (DBP), a chemical used in nail polish and perfumes.

Applications for this research demonstrate implications for use in materials like abrasion resistant paints, high surface area catalyst, electron tunneling barriers, ultra-violet adsorption or capture in sunscreens or solar cells and even beyond when core - shell nanoparticles are used as buildings blocks for making new artificial nanostructured solids with unprecedented properties.

Just as an adult may have regular routines throughout the day — you take a shower in the morning, you put on sunscreen before going out into the bright sun, you seek shelter in the shade and retire to a comfy chair in the long afternoon or you cozy up with a warm blanket by a fire at night — so, too, do our genes follow a regular 24 - hour clock.

As long - time research director at Washington - DC based Environmental Working Group, she led a diverse team of scientists and programmers to create online, data - driven guides to chemicals in tap water, sunscreen, cosmetics, bottled water, and other common consumer products.