Can a Fern Extract Provide Sunscreen?

Polypodium leucotomos is a fern from South America.  It has been investigated for treating skin disease and skin cancer for over 30 years, starting with Dr. Fitzpatrick at Harvard Medical School in the 1990s.  Polypodium extract includes chlorogenic acid, coumaric acid, vanillic acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid.  This natural extract is packed with antioxidant properties that help maintain your skin’s ability to … Continue reading Can a Fern Extract Provide Sunscreen?