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June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” The congress showed advancements in skin hydration, barrier function, and safe, effective new cosmetic formulations.
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Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.