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What are 'sunscreen preparations for dermal application'?

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What are 'sunscreen preparations for dermal application'?

1. A sunscreen preparation is a preparation, manufactured or compounded, for application to the skin (including the lips), to reduce the incidence of skin damage caused by exposure to the rays of the sun.

2. Sunscreen preparations may be presented for use in forms other than creams and lotions for example, gels, balms and mousses.

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