Lip Glosses Increase Skin Cancer Risk

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A dermatologist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas has found that shiny lip glosses and lipsticks may increase the risk of skin cancer. The glosses may be attracting ultraviolet rays, instead of protecting them like chapsticks with a sunscreen in them.

Top Resources on Lip Glosses Increase Skin Cancer Risk

ABC7: Most balms don't protect lips (April 26, 2008)
Washington Post: Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks (April 26, 2008)
eFluxMedia: Shiny Lip Glosses Increase Cancer Risk (April 27, 2008)
FOX News: Shiny Lip Balms May Increase Risk of Skin Cancer (April 28, 2008)
MedHeadlines: Clear, Shiny Lip Gloss Ups Cancer Risk (April 28, 2008)

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Contributor: Amy Sandhu
Reviewer: Elisa Carter
Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
Last update: Aug. 22, 2008

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