Tag: SPF
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BASF and Beyond Suncare Applaud WHO’s Move to List Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen as Essential Medicine
Global Health Milestone: Sunscreen Recognized as Essential Medicine In a landmark decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added broad-spectrum sunscreen with high SPF to the Model List of Essential Medicines for the first time in its 24th edition. The move—announced from Monheim am Rhein, Germany, and Madrid, Spain—signals a deepening commitment to prevent skin…
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Two Men Charged Over Counterfeit S$50 Notes in Singapore
Two men charged over counterfeit S$50 notes in Singapore Two Bangladeshi nationals, aged 33 and 35, are due to be charged in court on Tuesday with using and possessing counterfeit S$50 notes after a series of reports of counterfeit currency being used in Geylang between September 22 and September 25. The Singapore Police Force (SPF)…
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Show Me Your Skin, I’ll Tell Its Age: Sun, Skin Aging, and Daily Protection
Why skin ages: intrinsic vs extrinsic factors Skin aging is not just about getting older; it results from two intertwined processes. Intrinsic aging is the natural, gradual decline of skin cells and collagen over time. Extrinsic aging is driven by external factors, with sun exposure at the top of the list. In Canada, where seasons…
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Frankenstein Variant Explained: What XFG Stratus Means for Covid-19
The Frankenstein Label: What It Really Refers To In health reporting, a nickname travels fast, but official classification lags behind in caution. The so-called Frankenstein variant, officially named XFG and also known as Stratus by some outlets, has captured attention because it appears to be a recombination of multiple Omicron sublineages. The label “Frankenstein” reflects…
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Eight Effective Strategies to Combat Post-Summer Hyperpigmentation
Understanding Post-Summer Hyperpigmentation As summer fades, many of us may notice an unwelcome change in our skin: increased pigmentation in the form of dark spots and intensified freckles. This seasonal transformation, known as hyperpigmentation, often results from increased sun exposure during the warmer months. UV rays stimulate melanocytes, the cells responsible for melanin production, leading…