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Which Sunscreen Works Best?
Sunscreens have improved this year, experts say, and it can be hard to know what these advances are and which products are the best ones to buy. In this article, a reporter discusses a review of sunscreen products by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group. The group's report describes the nature of the improvements sunscreen makers have implemented, as well as a list of recommendations for which products consumers should use.
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If My Makeup Has Sunscreen, Is That Enough Protection from the Sun?
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
If My Makeup Has Sunscreen, Is That Enough Protection from the Sun?
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
Sunscreen Safety Concerns
There has been a lot of news lately about sunscreens and their effectiveness in preventing sun damage and skin cancer. In a previous post... Read more »
Sunscreen Questions? A Dermatologist Provides Answers
Summer is in full force for many of us and you are probably stocking up on the sunscreen. But do you always know what you are getting when... Read more »
A Sunscreen Ingredient You Should Know About
BP-3 or Benzophenone-3 is a sunscreen ingredient that you will typically find in sun protection products, skin care lotions, lipsticks,... Read more »
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Are Natural Sunscreens Better for Your Health?
Most people choose their sunscreen based on price, SPF, and brand. But should consumers be more concerned with what is--and isn't--in their... Read more »
Exposure to Chemicals in Sunscreen
Source: Breastcancer.org
While chemicals can protect us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, research strongly suggests that at certain exposure levels, some of the... Read more »
The highest rated sunscreens
According to a new issue of Consumer Reports, 31 percent of Americans never wear sunscreen, even if they are out in the sun for more than four hours.... Read more »
Sunscreen's Zinc May End Up in Bloodstream
According to a new study, people who use a lot of sunscreen may have higher than normal amounts of zinc in their blood. High levels of zinc have been... Read more »
Playing the sunscreen "numbers game"
Summertime is here, and sunscreen makers are marketing sunscreen products with higher and higher sun protection factor (SPF) numbers on their labels.... Read more »
How to Choose – and Use – a Sunscreen
Choices, choices... There are many choices of sunscreens--almost too many! So how can you know if the sunscreen you've purchased is going to give the best protection against both sunburn and skin cancer? In this slideshow, experts offer tips...
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