Parsol

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Parsol®

Dermatology A sunscreen that protects against UV A. See Ultraviolet A.

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Parsol 1789=Avobenzone=Buthyl methoxydibenzoyl methane, UVA 1'i de kapsayacak sekilde Max.

Parsol SLX, like the new Ciba filters, is larger than conventional sunscreens.

Sunshine showdown: American consumers are getting burned once again as manufacturers and the Food and Drug Administration continue to squabble over the delayed approvals of a number of new sunscreen products

PARSOL has been developed in four main streams as a means of organising the delivery of the programme.

Delivery E-planning: as the government's target for the 'e-enablement' of all relevant local authority services by the end of 2005 comes nearer, Janice Morphet examines the support programmes to help local authorities in implementing 'e-planning'--the electronic delivery of planning services

It is available as a clear glass, or can be tinted to SGG Parsol grey, green or bronze.

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Until recently avobenzone (sometimes known as Parsol 1789) also got high marks as a UVA fighter.

What's the most effective sunscreen ingredient?

Este sistema unico y sencillo combina descubrimientos tecnologicos como el Parsol; antioxidantes contenidos en un sistema de distribucion de diminutas perlas y acidos hidroxicos que reviven y ayudan a la piel a funcionar al maximo las 24 horas.

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Last year, FDA approved avobenzone, also known as Parsol 1789, as a UVA absorber.

Melanoma madness: the scientific flap over sunscreens and skin cancer

Avobenzone (Parsol 1789) works well for UVA and is often combined with PABA as a "broad spectrum" sunscreen.

Here comes the sun

Sunscreens that also screen UVA rays must contain one of the following active ingredients: benzophenones, oxybenzone, sulisobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and Parsol 1789 (also called avobenzone).

Skin cancer prevention is an everyday effort

While most sunscreens block some UV-A rays, only sunscreens with the ingredient Parsol 1789 offer "broad spectrum" UV-A protection.

After the bronze age

Parsol [R] 1789 (avobenzone) absorbs the broadest range of UVA rays of any sunscreen ingredient currently available.

Weathering the change of seasons: skin survival tips for healthy, young-looking skin year-round

Tenders are invited for P.H.No:49066 Octyl Methoxycinnamate Plus Parsol Plus Oxybenzone Sun Screen Lotion Plus 15 Percent

(p.h.no:49066) Octyl Methoxycinnamate (plus) Parsol (plus) Oxybenzone Sun Screen Lotion (plus) 15 (percent)