Plant lignin improves efficacy of sunscreen

Plant lignin improves efficacy of sunscreen Hamilton, Ontario (UPI) Jun 8, 2016 - In a new study, scientists point to the potential of lignin to bolster sunscreen performance. Lignin is an organic polymer found in the cell walls of many plants. It offers structural integrity and rigidity and is found in high concentrations in wood and bark. It's also one of the paper industry's biggest waste products. Most sunscreens use synthetic compounds to block ultraviole ... more

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