Strawberry extract protects against UVA rays, study suggests

Friday, August 3, 2012 - 09:30 in Physics & Chemistry

An experiment has shown that strawberry extract added to skin cell cultures acts as a protector against ultraviolet radiation as well as increasing its viability and reducing damage to DNA. The study opens the door to the creation of photoprotective cream made from strawberries.

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