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There's No Proof Yet But Beware Gloss With No SPF

Spring is here, legs have been reacquainted with the razor and women are buying lots of shimmery lip gloss on impulse. But have you heard the buzz that cheap, fun, non-SPF gloss can possibly increase your skin cancer risk? Here's the theory: Some dermatologists have said that the translucent sheen helps ultraviolet rays penetrate the already fragile skin of the lips -- thereby increasing your risk. These dermatologists may be on to something, according to some of the top experts in the... Full Story
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