date:Mar 05, 2019
mmation of the skin.
Psoralen is the compound present in citrus, which reacts when it comes into contact with human skin and is activated by the sun's rays, explains Dr. Luit Penninga, co-author of the report and medical director of the Ilulissat Hospital of the Health Region Avannaa, in Greenland.
It is worth noting that lemons and limes are not the only vegetable products that can cause this reaction. Celery, figs, meadow grass, parsnips or some weeds, without forgetting bergamot oil, could