Sunscreen Articles & Videos

• What Effect Does Sunscreen Have on a Cellular Level

  The average sunscreen user buys products based on an SPF number. He assumes that a higher number means that the product is more effective. However, it's not really that simple, so read on to understand more about sunscreen and how it affect… read more

• Sunblock Safety

  Controversy abounds regarding sunblock and its relation to skin diseases like cancer. However, if you choose to use sunblock, understanding a few simple things about how sunblock works and how it should be applied can increase its effective… read more

• Review of Ombrelle Gel Sunscreen

  L'Oreal Ombrelle Gel sunscreen differs from most other sunscreens due to the inclusion of Mexoryl, an exclusive L'Oreal technology that offers a high degree of protection across the entire UV spectrum. This includes short- and long-wave rad… read more

• The Best All Natural Sunscreen

  All natural sunscreens are an answer to keeping both your skin and the environment healthy. Effective ingredients are either of the mineral or plant variety. Those containing mineral bases should be composed of zinc oxide or titanium dioxid… read more

• Review of Clear Clinical Sunscreen Spray

  Clear Clinical is a line of skin-care products designed to help treat and prevent adult acne and excessively oily skin. Clear Clinical includes a sunscreen in their product lineup, intended to provide protection to the skin without excessiv… read more

• Does Sunscreen Prevent Skin Cancer?

  Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. More than a million new cases are diagnosed annually, and it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetimes. Resea… read more

• Chemical Sunscreen Vs Sunblock

  Sunscreen and sunblock are sometimes thought to be interchangeable terms. In reality, while these products perform similar tasks they go about it in very different fashions. read more

• Why Do We Need Sunscreen?

  The idea of coating our bodies to protect them from the sun goes back as far as recorded history. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Native Americans were all known to augment their bodies' natural ability to combat the sun with ointments, salve… read more

• The Difference Between Sunscreen & Suntan Lotion

  The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, sunscreen and suntan lotion. But, evidenced by the meanings of their names, these products do very different things. As the names suggest, sunscreen screens the sun's rays from the skin and… read more

• Skin Care Remedies After Swimming

  Swimming is one of the best low impact aerobic exercises for overall general health. But the sun and water can be harsh to your skin, so it's important to take extra care of your skin both before and after swimming to keep it supple and moi… read more

• Can You Still Get a Tan If You Use Sunscreen?

  The American Academy of Dermatology says there is no such thing as a "good" sun tan. Whether you agree with the academy and avoid the sun like a night owl, or you feel a little tan gives you a healthy glow, understanding the process is impo… read more

• What Is the Difference Between Sunscreen & Sunblock?

  Even if you are not out sunbathing, everyday exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin and cause cancer. Knowing how to protect yourself is essential. Not all sun protection products are the same. read more

• The Best Gel Sunscreens

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• The Best Sunscreen for Kids

  The faithful application of sunscreen prevents sunburns, premature aging of the skin and the potential development of skin cancer. While adults have plenty of choices when it comes to sunscreen protection, choosing the best sunscreen for ki… read more

• The Safest & Best Sunscreens

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• How to Make Natural Sunscreen

  When it comes to outdoor recreation, sunburn can be a huge problem. Excursions such as fishing trips, hiking, backpacking and swimming can lead to sunburn when sunscreen is not worn and you are in the sun for long periods of time. Sunscre… read more

• How To Make Sunscreen at Home

  This homemade, chemical-free sunscreen uses non-nano zinc oxide as the active sunscreen agent. The benefits of zinc oxide are that it reflects UV rays off the surface of the skin to prevent sun damage, it does not absorb into the skin like… read more

• How to Treat a Reaction to Sunscreen

  A skin reaction to a sunscreen product develops when a person is allergic or sensitive to a chemical in the sunscreen. Contact dermatitis, irritant dermatitis or photocontact dermatitis may develop from sunscreen use. Both contact dermatiti… read more

• What Does the SPF Number on Sunscreen Lotions Mean?

  SPF stands for "Sun Protection Factor," and on bottles of sunscreen is joined with a number to tell consumers how long the product will protect skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, SPFs and sunblocks are always more complicated… read more

• What Chemicals Are in Sunscreen?

  Sunscreens protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UV rays). Their ingredients vary according to how they work and whether they are natural or synthetic. read more

• A Review of Neutrogena Ultra Dry Touch Sunscreen

  Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock comes in three SPF strengths: SPF 55, SPF 70 and SPF 85. Originally released in 2007, the product comes in a plastic squeeze-tube with a flip top and holds three fluid ounces (88.72 ml). The sunbl… read more

• Natural Sunscreen Alternatives

  Whether hiking, playing at the beach, or standing in an unexpectedly long line outside, people are often caught out in the sun without access to commercial sunscreen. With some research suggesting that some sunscreens can actually harm ski… read more