Experts warn that many people do not use enough sunscreen, or apply it correctly. What is the best way to protect your skin from the sun's rays? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted by the Sun and ...
NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us the stories of how future sunscreens might come from fish, how loving art may impact aging, and a student's quest to build a more sustainable marimba.
Mineral sunscreens have gained in popularity in recent years, fueled by claims that they’re gentler or safer than their chemical counterparts. But the real differences between the two types of sun ...
"Mineral-only" sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of "chemicals," a belief that "mineral" products are inherently safer, and confusion about how sunscreens ...
It’s been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organisation Choice found several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you’d expect. One ...
In one TikTok video, a woman declared that she stopped using sunscreen altogether. In an Instagram reel, a man insists that building sun exposure without sunscreen can help boost a person’s immunity.
For decades, the sunscreen industry basically ignored anyone who wasn’t pale. Traditional formulas left darker skin looking ashy, chalky and downright ridiculous, forcing people with melanin-rich skin ...