The sun's damaging effects are responsible for skin surface damage like wrinkles as well as over 2 million cases of skin cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. ACS recommends wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to...
It's summertime and that means swimming at the pool, barbecues, vacationing, boating and having fun in the sun. Spending time in the sun also means an increased risk of skin cancer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 1...
Tanning is a popular summer pastime, but it is dangerous, too. Excessive tanning and sun exposure can cause skin cancer, which, if left unchecked, can spread throughout the body, infecting other organs. Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen...
Mexoryl is a proprietary, photostable sunscreen ingredient that was patented in 1982. The first Mexoryl-containing sunscreen was released in 1992, reports A.T. Still University, and it's the first new sunscreen ingredient to receive U.S. Food and...
Even blemish-prone skin needs protection from the damaging effects of the sun's hot rays, which can lead to signs of premature aging such as liver spots and wrinkles. Unfortunately, many sunscreens feel heavy and leave your pores clogged,...
Sunscreens block or absorb the sun's ultraviolet radiation protecting your skin against damage that can lead to skin cancer as well as aging. All sunscreens have an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating. They indicate how well the sunscreen protects...
Acne sufferers often face a dilemma when choosing a facial sunscreen. It is often difficult for the average consumer to find a sunscreen that can both protect the skin from harmful sun rays while not aggravating a current sensitive skin condition....
Sunscreens have evolved over the past few decades to offer a range of formulas to offer sun protection. The best sunscreens are called broad-spectrum sunscreens, because they can block light at a range of wavelengths to protect your skin from...
Sunscreens protect the skin against immediate damage from sunburn and long-term damage from skin cancer and the advanced signs of aging, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. A variety of sunscreens and sunscreen ingredients exist....
Walk down the sunscreen aisle at your local Wal-Mart. If you are like most people, you will find yourself quickly overwhelmed by the possibilities. Sunscreens come in many varieties and SPFs that range from 2 to 80. But how do you know which...
Sunscreen and sunblock protect the skin from damaging ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The chemicals in inorganic sunscreens, however, are often just as harmful as the radiation they're protecting us from. Organic sunscreens do not have a...
There's no one ingredient in sunscreens that protects you from the damaging rays of the sun, the Mayo Clinic says. One of the most efficient ways of shielding your skin from sunburn and signs of premature aging is choosing a sunscreen that offers...
Sunscreen prevents ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun from damaging your skin. Just one bad sunburn can cause skin cancer later in life, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Protecting your skin by using sunscreen daily and choosing...
Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can lead to a number of skin conditions ranging from wrinkles and discoloration to skin cancer. According to the Minnesota Poison Control Center, nearly 600,000 new cases of skin cancer are...
Lavera's line of waterproof sunscreens is designed to give protection from the sun while using only organic ingredients. The company claims that 93 to 95 percent of all UVB rays are blocked.
The most effective way to reduce your risk of skin cancer is to always wear sunscreen outside, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. For people with sensitive skin, or those who prefer all-natural ingredients, organic...
While spending time outdoors in the fresh air has its benefits, children and adults alike require protection from the harmful rays of the sun. In fact, Georgia State University explains that children receive 80 percent of their lifetime sun...
Choosing a safe and effective sunscreen can be more challenging than you think. As you survey the sunscreens on your drugstore aisle, take into consideration your prospective product's active ingredients, sun protection factor and water...
The American Cancer Society, or ACS, estimates 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, and one in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Given such incidence rates, the ACS recommends the use of sunscreen...
Normally, acne develops as a result of dead skin and excess oil. These two materials can accumulate within the pores and cause an obstruction that triggers an active lesion. But other factors are also known to contribute to this clogging of the...
According to the Cleveland Clinic, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. The sun can damage your skin if it isn't protected; doctors believe avoiding sun damage may decrease your chance of skin cancer. Sunscreen should be applied before...
Neutrogena has approximately six different categories of sunscreen products, with SPF levels ranging from 30 to 100 plus. The formulas are lightweight and non-greasy, and come in spray, lotion or cream consistencies. Many feature Helioplex, a...
When looking for a sunscreen, the Mayo Clinic recommends purchasing one with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher. Also, try to avoid perfumes or ingredients that might irritate your body, especially if you have sensitive skin....
When choosing a sunscreen, consumers are barraged with a flood of terms in which they may not be well-versed. Terms such as SPF, UVA, UVB, chemical sunscreen and mineral sunscreen are just the tip of the iceberg. That list gets longer and more...
Bullfrog is a brand of sunscreen that contains several active ingredients to help protect the body and skin from sunburn and decrease the chances of getting skin cancers. Bullfrog also contains inactive ingredients that are sweat- and...
We've been advised against purchasing sunscreen that contains PABA from our local drugstore before heading out on a sunny vacation. PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, was one of the first sunblocks that became widely available for purchase,...
Sunlight energizes and provides vitamin D, but it can also deliver damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV rays are absorbed into the skin, potentially causing wrinkles and skin cancer. Sunscreens and sunblocks effectively protect the skin against...
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small, painful blisters that usually rupture spontaneously after three or four days, leaving behind a raw, weeping, open sore. Although they result from infection with the herpes simplex virus, not all...
Toddlers love to spend time outside, romping in the waves and soaking up sunshine. Many parents rely on sunscreen to shield a kid's skin from the sun's potentially harmful rays. Sunscreens are chemical agents designed to prevent the sun's...
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