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 ...

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 ...

Wearing sunscreen is non-negotiable. Experts have told us over and over that applying it daily can lower your risk of developing skin cancer and prevent early signs of aging. And while there are some ...

Some worry it robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D. We asked experts to weigh in. By Caroline Hopkins Sunshine seems to make a strong case against daily sunscreen. When we step outside ...

As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen. Every day, about 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States, ...

Find out if you’re an S.P.F. savant. Find out if you’re an S.P.F. savant. Credit... Supported by By Simar Bajaj Illustrations by Kate Dehler Beach days and barbecues. Picnics and outdoor concerts.

Some of the summer’s hottest beauty products just got burned. “Beware of sunscreen products in mousse form because they might not be effective,” the Food and Drug Administration cautioned in a post on ...

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In a damning new report, consumer group CHOICE has revealed that more than a dozen of SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreens don’t actually contain the correct SPF. In fact, 16 out of the 20 brands failed the test.

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 ...