Scientists have identified a new ultraviolet‑absorbing compound in microscopic algae that functions as a natural shield against the sun, adding an unexpected player to the future of skin protection.

Which SPF level is best? Here's what dermatologists recommend. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Skin cancer has been on the rise in the U.S. for years, with 1 in 5 ...

The FDA is pursuing approval for a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in 25 years, bemotrizinol (BEMT). Why is it ...

"Wear sunscreen" is some of the most basic health advice you can get — right up there with eating fruits and vegetables. But standard sunscreen — the kind that comes out of the bottle white or cream ...

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sunscreens sold in the United States continue to fall short when evaluated for safety and protection efficacy, according to a recent study. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) ...

SPF is an essential aspect of skin care. Sunscreen is key to protecting yourself – and your skin – from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Everyone should wear sunscreen, even when it's not sunny out, ...

Protecting skin from photoaging and photocarcinogenesis requires not only sunscreen — ideally a mineral sunscreen with iron oxide — but also use of topical antioxidants, including polyphenols, and ...

YOU DON’T NEED TO PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR A SUNSCREEN THAT WORKS. CONSUMER REPORTS TESTING OF SUNSCREEN REVEALS YOU NEED TO CHOOSE CAREFULLY AND WISELY, SINCE SOME OF THOSE CLAIMS ON THE LABEL MIGHT LEAVE ...

This summer, some influencers have jumped on the bandwagon of posting TikToks of themselves making sunscreen at home after a popular influencer did so. Experts are now warning people not to make DIY ...

Sunscreen in winter? It seems extra in the most literal sense in the word, reserved only for diehard skin-care savants who ...