A short history of sunscreen, from basting like a chook to preventing skin cancer
Australians have used commercial creams, lotions or gels to manage our skin's sun exposure for nearly a century.
Dec 27, 2023
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Australians have used commercial creams, lotions or gels to manage our skin's sun exposure for nearly a century.
Dec 27, 2023
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Sun exposure can accelerate aging, cause skin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, melasmas (or sun spots) and other forms of hyperpigmentation—all triggered by solar ultraviolet radiation.
Dec 20, 2023
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Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox.
Oct 24, 2023
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Dark patches or freckle-like spots on the face are melasma, and it's possible both to prevent them and make them less noticeable, according to a skin expert.
Sep 18, 2023
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States that enacted laws permitting children to carry and apply sunscreen at school experienced an increased interest in sun protection and a higher rate of sunscreen use among adolescents, according to new research by a ...
Sep 5, 2023
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From cleansers to creams and serums to sunscreens, the skin care aisle is bursting with products that promise to make our skin look brighter, softer, younger, better. But which products are must-haves, and which are unnecessary? ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.
Jun 26, 2023
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It's easy to keep your skin safer in the summer sun if you have the right sunscreen.
May 10, 2023
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As summer approaches, we need to start remembering to slip on sun-protective clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade where possible, and slide on sunglasses.
Dec 2, 2022
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