Summer is the time of year when we all head outside and enjoy long days, warm weather and a plethora of activities. Since we're outside so much, we're also susceptible to sunburns. The best way to ...

A sunscreen’s SPF, or sun protection factor, indicates how much protection a product offers.Photograph: Sean Justice/Getty Images The sun has given us so much. Flowers, for example. Also sunsets, ...

Wearing sunscreen is non-negotiable; protecting your complexion from the sun’s harmful rays is paramount for skin health and to combat the signs of aging. Thankfully, there are so many multitasking, ...

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the amount of clothing that’s rated for UPF-protection. The numbers most commonly used — UPF 30 and UPF 50 — look awfully similar to what we’re ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sorting through the sunscreen options recently, I was a bit overwhelmed by the number of choices of sun protection factors (SPF) available — even when I narrowed the search down ...

There are so many different sunscreens to try — lotion, spray, or powder; mineral or chemical; tinted or untinted. But before you dive into all those options, let’s pin down which SPF level you need ...

When spending time out in the sun, it's vital to protect your skin by applying sunscreen. Skin cancer is a leading type, with one in five Americans developing it in their lifetime, according to the ...

A new report found that only one in four sunscreens actually protect you from the sun, but what should you look for and which ones work best? The report from the Environmental Working Group analyzed ...

During the summer, millions of Americans who love to enjoy the hot sun should do their best to protect their skin from harmful ultraviolet rays by following strict sunscreen practices. What SPF should ...