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Sunscreen Product Testing and Labeling Requirements Will Help Americans Reduce Their Risk for Skin Cancer SILVER SPRING, Md., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Dermatology Association (Academy) today said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new sunscreen regulations will help Americans reduce their risk for skin cancer by guiding them to the most effective sunscreens and advising them on other sun-protection measures. During the FDA announcement...
EWG specializes in providing consumers with useful information about top-rated sunscreens for broad spectrum protection with fewer hazardous ingredients. TRUE Sunscreens were rated in the highest categories in 2011 for ingredient safety, SPF rating for UVA/UVB protection, and product stability.Kirkland, WA (PRWEB) June 07, 2011 The Environmental Working Group's annual Sunscreen Guide has just been published"¦and TRUE Natural Cosmetics made the list.Each year The Environmental Working Group...
Professionally installed on homes, offices and car windows, Solar Gard window film blocks 99% of UVA and UVB rays that cause skin cancer and premature aging San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 27, 2011 Long after "˜Don't Fry Day' and "˜Skin Cancer Awareness Month' campaigns end, skin is still at risk of over exposure to harmful UV rays during summer activities. Whether taking a road trip, driving to and from work or the beach, or enjoying a sunny view from the home or office, damaging UV rays...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As one component of a daily sun-protection strategy, sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Unprotected sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin...
Under the new FDA regulation, supported by Dermagenics, the agency has proposed that sunscreen labeling be expanded to provide a four-star rating system that informs consumers how well the product protects them against Ultraviolet A (UVA) light, the major cause of skin cancer. Santa Barbara, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 16, 2011 The FDA is taking action to require sunscreen labels to accurately rate the protection offered against the sun's harmful rays. Under the new regulation, supported by...
NEW ORLEANS, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A year after its launch, the first dermatologist-driven company dedicated to primary skin cancer protection and prevention introduced its newest solar protection product -- a much-anticipated tinted mineral gel sunscreen - at the 2011 AAD meeting in New Orleans. MD SolarSciences (MDSS) was developed by leading authorities on skin cancer in response to the alarming increase in skin cancers - more than 3.5 million cases diagnosed annually. Founders...
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avon Products Inc. today officially announced a breakthrough anti-aging sun care collection -- ANEW Solar Advance with RepairShield(TM) Technology. The research behind this revolutionary line was unveiled at the American Academy of Dermatology's 69th annual meeting. The ANEW Solar Advance anti-aging sun care line not only provides superior protection against the sun's damaging rays with photostable broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, but is also...
From William D. James, MD, FAAD, president, American Academy of Dermatology CHICAGO, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sunscreen active ingredients, which are compounds that absorb, scatter or reflect ultraviolet (UV) light, are regulated as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is currently addressing requirements for UVA coverage in sunscreens and considering sunscreen labeling changes to help the public make knowledgeable decisions about...
Scientists today reported development of a new method for converting soybean oil into a highly effective bio-based sunscreen active ingredient that does not carry the potential health concerns of ingredients in some existing sunscreens. The new, natural sunscreen agent could replace petroleum-derived ingredients in a variety of personal-care products, they reported at the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) being held this week.It was among more than 12,000...
BEIJING, March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, reports titanium dioxide demand will increase by around 15%. China's titanium dioxide industry, whether in production or in consumption, is walking at the front of the global economic recovery. In 2010, domestic titanium dioxide demand is expected to grow 15%, while at the same time the titanium dioxide industry in Europe and North America continues to struggle. In the government's...
