When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's easy to assume that a visible layer of sunscreen means you’re good to go. But chances are, ...

Does my 'base tan' from the solarium give me extra protection from the sun? Can I just re-apply sunscreen after an hour in the sun? And is it true that a vegan diet means an extra barrier for the skin ...

I used to think I was pretty good with sunscreen. I followed all the rules: I applied it every morning, no matter the forecast. I kept powder sunscreen in my bag for midday reapplication. I splurged ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to wearing any kind of SPF, it's important to start the habit young. For kids six months ...

One of the most common cancers is skin cancer, but it's easily preventable by protecting your skin from UV radiation with a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

We all know we’re supposed to wear sunscreen every day to protect the health and appearance of the skin. But that doesn’t mean everyone does it ― and even for those of us who try, we tend to overlook ...

You might think that a higher SPF number on your sunscreen bottle gives you more protection. But a cream that’s SPF 50 or higher still needs to be slathered on responsibly. Here are some ...

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, ...

Sunscreen is a second line of defense—after sun avoidance. The application amount and frequency matter more than SPF. Apply your first coat 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. Then apply your second ...

In Australia, we are exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation (UV) in the world, so ...