Protection

Several herbal extracts are documented as offering protective or healing properties around UV exposure, including rosemary, lemon balm and grapefruit [Getty Images]

Special Edition: PROTECTIVE BEAUTY – SUNCARE, ENVIRONMENT AND STRESS

Herbals show promise in tackling UV-induced skin disorders: Review

By Kacey Culliney

Herbal ingredients show promise in the treatment of skin disorders induced by UV exposure, offering opportunity for sunscreen formulators to integrate ingredients from a preventative viewpoint, finds a review.

Artichoke Plant

Keracyn, state of the art - ichoke in protective hair care

By Michelle Yeomans

Keracyn obtained from the leaves of artichokes can provide a natural, active, protective and restorative shield for damaged hair, according to a recent study by natural active ingredient company, Provital Group.