2006年VOA标准英语-New Sunscreen Protects Skin Better

By Deborah Block
Washington, DC
23 May 2006
 
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Sunscreen with helioplex   
  
A new ingredient in sunscreen is being called the most important advance in skin protection from the sun in 20 years. 

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Skin doctors say lying in the sun is bad for you. But many people still do it, despite the fact it can damage the skin.

One user says, "We need a good tan."

Today, many sun worshippers in the United States put on some form of sunscreen to protect themselves.

 
Putting on tanning lotion¹
  
Another adds that it is a little inconvenient², "No, I don't mind it, but it's kind of a hassle [inconvenience]."

In recent years, sunscreens have become better at protecting skin from the ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn, skin cancer, and other damage.

The most promising³ new lotions⁴ contain an ingredient called helioplex. They can provide protection from ultraviolet rays for twice as long as products without helioplex. 

Dr. Allan Oseroff   
  
Dr. Allan Oseroff says sunscreens with helioplex are a big improvement. "The big news is that there are products now that both stay on the skin longer, and more importantly, continue to work longer."

There are also new sun protection pills on the market that are supposed to protect the skin against sun damage. But many people in the medical community, including Dr. Rachel Herschenfeld, are not convinced they've been scientifically proven to work. 

 
Rachel Herschenfeld
  
"It would be great if we could get up in the morning, take a pill, and be protected from the damaging effects of UV rays on our skin all day long, but in reality, we're not there yet."

Doctors say a sunscreen lotion must have a rating of at least 15 for someone to get any real protection - even those products with helioplex.

1 lotion   

n.洗剂

参考例句：

• The lotion should be applied sparingly to the skin.这种洗液应均匀地涂在皮肤上。
• She lubricates her hands with a lotion.她用一种洗剂来滑润她的手。

2 inconvenient   

adj.不方便的，令人感到麻烦的

参考例句：

• You have come at a very inconvenient time.你来得最不适时。
• Will it be inconvenient for him to attend that meeting?他参加那次会议会不方便吗？

3 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

4 lotions   

n.洗液，洗剂，护肤液( lotion的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Do not use lotions or oils to lubricate the skin. 不要用润肤剂或油类来润滑皮肤。 来自辞典例句
• They were experts at preserving the bodies of the dead by embalming them with special lotions. 他们具有采用特种药物洗剂防止尸体腐烂的专门知识。 来自辞典例句