These include oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate. Scientists have linked these ...

When you apply sunscreen at the beach, it doesn’t necessarily stay on your skin. Some of that sunscreen can wash off when you swim, and the chemicals that shield you from ultraviolet rays end up ...

Scientists have invented a pollen-based sunscreen, which their results suggest is as effective in blocking harmful ultraviolet rays as sunscreens containing chemicals that contribute to coral ...

For scores of people across the Northern Hemisphere, that means trips to the beach or pool. While achieving a "sun-kissed" tan is on many a summer bucket list, health experts are warning you not to ...

Nara and Lucky Blue Smith make some of their own cosmetics, but the practice has risks. By Katie Mogg Last month, the model and influencer Nara Smith said she had recently run out of sunscreen.

A new report is shining a light on the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen products sold in U.S. stores. The Environmental Working Group published its 2025 Annual Guide to Sunscreens, finding that ...

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The arrival of warm weather means picnics in the park, sandcastles on the beach — and if you’re unprepared, sunburns on your skin. There’s no need to be a hot mess this summer. We’ve got you covered.