Sunscreen

Are you confused by all the sunscreen options and ingredients? From information about water resistant sunscreens to SPF 50 to broad spectrum protection, The Skin Cancer Foundation has you covered.

What You Need to Know About Sunscreen

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  • The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Response to the Release of the FDA's Final Regulations on Sunscreens The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Response to the Release of the FDA's Final Regulations on Sunscreens
    The Skin Cancer Foundation applauds the FDA for issuing its final regulations on sunscreens. According to the FDA, sunscreen ingredients are safe, and the benefit of regular sunscreen use far outweigh …
  • What Goes on First? What Goes on First?
    If you’re a regular sunscreen user who also uses cosmetics or topical medications, you’ve probably wondered what the proper order is for applying these products. Does sunscreen go on …
  • Sunscreen Safety: The Reality Sunscreen Safety: The Reality
    Despite recent claims about sunscreen safety, consumers should rest assured that sunscreen products, and specifically the ingredients oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, are safe and effective when used …
  • Sun Protection and Makeup Sun Protection and Makeup
    The sun is responsible for many signs of aging, and protecting your face from its rays helps keep your skin looking younger.  That doesn't mean you need to wear a heavy beach sunscreen every day …