A biotech startup has developed melanin from fungi to create the world's first fully bio-based sunscreen and a permanent hair ...

SAN DIEGO — More than half of popular sunscreens advertised as “hypoallergenic,” “allergen-free,” and “allergy-free” contain at least one allergen that could trigger allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), ...

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with ...

Background: Rising use of sunscreen products has led to increased reporting of adverse reactions to sunscreens. Objective: To investigate possible photoallergic reactions in patients who identified ...

As the realisation that radiation emitted by the sun can give rise to skin cancer has increased, so also has the use of sunscreen creams. These creams, however, can give rise to contact allergy when ...

Traditional chemical sunscreens can damage coral reefs. Scientists say there's a fix using one derived from tea plant pollen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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The sunscreen also needs to be applied approximately every two hours or sooner while out in the sun, despite the SPF factor. When we swim and/or sweat, some of that sunscreen tends to come off. If you ...

This spring, I went to my first horse show with my pony (his name is Pickles), and I was ill-prepared for the wild 40-degree weather swings and the high UV index. I was in dire need of chapstick, more ...

We need to shield our skin from the sun’s harmful rays regardless of the weather, so the best sunscreens for kids aren’t just ...