UVC and most of UVB are absorbed by the ozone layer in the earth's stratosphere. Ultraviolet light causes sunburning and damages the skin's elastic protein, collagen. It is also a major factor in the development of the skin cancers rodent ulcer (BASAL CELL CARCINOMA), MALIGNANT MELANOMA and SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA.
Lemon oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit. People with photosensitivity should not spend a great deal of time on a beach without protection. Lemon oil can be diluted and used to treat bad breath. Lemon oil may be helpful in treating burns. Lemon oil may be used in facial products to protect against blemishes.
LEMON EUCALYPTUS Overview Information. Lemon eucalyptus is a tree. Oil from the leaves is applied to the skin as a medicine and insect repellent. Lemon eucalyptus oil is used for preventing mosquito and deer tick bites; for treating muscle spasms, toenail fungus (onychomycosis), and osteoarthritis and other joint pain.It is also an ingredient in chest rubs used to relieve congestion.emon eucalyptus oil is used for preventing mosquito and deer tick bites; for treating muscle spasms, toenail fungus (onychomycosis), and osteoarthritis and other joint pain. It is also an ingredient in chest rubs used to relieve congestion.