Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure

New sunscreen labels designed to shed light on products

2013-06-08 00:00:00

So, there you are in the sunscreen aisle, where the number of products on the shelves is approximately equal to the number of grains of sand on a beach. How to choose? Read the labels. Your decision may still not be easy, but new labeling regulations...

FDA proposes warnings to young people on tanning beds and devices

2013-05-06 16:08:00

The nearly 3 in 10 white girls of high school age who use indoor tanning beds likely will soon come face-to-face with a new and stiffer warning aimed at young people eager to get that sun-kissed glow in a hurry: Don't. Faced with mounting evidence...

Even after melanoma, some people keep on using tanning beds

2013-04-08 10:55:00

You would think that people who were diagnosed with melanoma -- the most deadly form of skin cancer -- would be meticulously careful about using sunscreen, avoiding tanning salons and generally protecting their skin. You would be wrong, researchers said...

Shining a light on sunscreen guidelines

2012-06-30 00:00:00

It's a conundrum. You want to have fun in the sun, but you don't want skin cancer or — heaven forbid! — wrinkles. Maybe you think you have it made in the shade with sunscreen. But while most sun and skin experts would advise you to slather the...

Skin care in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

2012-09-23 00:00:00

Every few months a new beauty trend, treatment or potion is revealed — the latest skin-tightening laser, an age-defying ingredient or a longer-lasting filler. But should a fresh-faced 20-year-old be using retinol creams? And when is the right time...

How to protect the scalp from skin cancer

2011-07-24 00:00:00

As summer heats up, we've learned to slather SPF 15 or higher all over our bodies and faces in an effort to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. We've also been told to recite our ABCs when checking for unusual moles: asymmetry, border irregularity and...

How sunscreen works

2012-05-27 00:00:00

Despite the constant admonishment to use, then reapply, sunscreen every two hours, the entire product category can be confusing. Here's our cheat sheet: Ultraviolet, or UV, light is the sun's radiation. There are three types of UV light, only two of...

Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers

2012-05-27 00:00:00

The beginning of summer always seems to be accompanied by an onslaught of sunscreens. The market is crowded with lotions and sprays, powders and lip balms, and, increasingly, multi-tasking products with inventive application methods that are touted for...

Hotter than hot: Welding lessons for the DIYer

2012-06-16 16:34:33

New guide ranks safe, effective sunscreens for 2012

2012-05-15 16:32:44

Your Stylist: Tinted moisturizers put to the test

2011-12-26 16:32:11

Everything you ever wanted to know about sunscreen is now in one place

2011-07-14 16:32:14

Make sure your sunscreen has a sun protective factor (SPF) that is 15 or higher, and provides both UVA and UVB protection.

2011-06-01 11:37:04