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January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics”
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February 2006 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” We don't fully understand how sunlight damages different types of hair.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Roselle flower extracts can protect against free radical damage in UV-irradiated antibiotics.