Where are we at with the 'sunscreen wars'?
In Australia, we are exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation (UV) in the world, so many of us know how important high SPF sunscreen is.
Jan 9, 2026
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Pharmacologic Actions: News and Research on Radiation-Protective Agents
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Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Science shows the difference is smaller than you think
"Mineral-only" sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of "chemicals," a belief that "mineral" products are inherently safer, and confusion about how sunscreens actually protect our skin.
Dec 1, 2025
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Does my sunscreen actually work? Here's what's behind the latest SPF concerns
It's been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organization Choicefound several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you'd expect. One product claimed a sun protection ...
Oct 2, 2025
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Over a dozen Australian sunscreens pulled over safety concerns
The makers of over a dozen sunscreens have halted sales in Australia after a consumer advocacy group analysis found many of them did not provide the sun protection factor their makers claimed.
Oct 2, 2025
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Do multiple tattoos protect against skin cancer, as a recent study suggests?
Could tattoos be the secret weapon in the fight against skin cancer? It might sound incredibly unlikely at first, but new research suggests there's more to tattoo ink than meets the eye, especially when it comes to melanoma ...
Sep 25, 2025
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Why mosquitos might be attracted to you
Researchers in the Netherlands turned a major music festival into an unexpected laboratory to investigate a question that has long puzzled scientists and bug-bitten individuals alike: What makes some people more irresistible ...
Sep 20, 2025
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Here's what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple
There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay reveals skin cancer diagnosis, urges folks to use sunscreen
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay revealed he had surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, from his jawline.
Sep 2, 2025
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Tracking the UV? Ditching the SPF? Here's what a dermatologist says
This summer, TikTok and Instagram feeds have been full of a new ritual: "checking the UV." Gen Z content creators are tracking the daily UV index—not to avoid the sun, but to head outside when it's strongest for what they ...
Aug 31, 2025
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When is a sunburn cause for concern?
Sunburns are common—about a third of Americans get at least one each year—and are, most of the time, mild or treatable. But some burns are more severe than others.
Jul 28, 2025
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