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Chementator: Toxic plant yields a potential skin protector

| By Edited by Gerald Ondrey

Milkweed, a plant that is toxic to farm animals and other creatures, may be a future source of a base material for sunscreen and other skin care products. Milkweed is harvested for floss, used as a hypoallergenic filler for pillows and comforters, and…