Suncream that can ‘heal’ sunburn
BBC News reports here: UK scientists say they have developed a sunscreen that will actively repair sunburnt skin and may even help prevent skin cancer. Like conventional suncreams, the lotion filters the sun’s harmful rays. But an extra ingredient means it also helps mop up the free iron released when skin burns, the Bath University team found. This reduces inflammation, pain and prevents the build up of cancer-causing free radicals triggered by sunlight.