Development of an innovative peat lipstick based on the UV-B protective effect of humic substances

Humic acids (HA) are known for their antiviral and UV-B protecting effects, and are considered promising as ingredients for a UV-protective lipstick which is being developed to minimise or even prevent recurrences of UV- induced herpes. In this study, the UV/Vis spectra of three natural HA and three...

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Main Authors: R. Klöcking, Y. Felber, M. Guhr, G. Meyer, R. Schubert, J.I. Schoenherr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2013-04-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map11/map_11_03.pdf