Sunscreen protection has mainly focused on dangers of ultraviolet (UV) light. Learn why researchers are working on protecting skin from a much broader spectrum!
Sunscreen protection has mainly focused on dangers of ultraviolet (UV) light. Learn why researchers are working on protecting skin from a much broader spectrum!
I use sunscreen religiously on my face but never really thought about my scalp till I realized I had some painful sunburned spots up there. How can I protect my scalp better?
UVA rays can bounce off reflective surfaces like water and, most relevant during the workday, they can penetrate window glass.
When young people start to spread their wings, their quest for independence and adventure can sometimes put them at a high risk of danger. One unprotected day in the sun, for example (even if accidental), can multiply their odds of developing skin cancer.
You need sun protection as much as you need vitamin D. You can have both, without skin damage or nutritional deficiency. A dermatologist tells you how.
Most people don’t apply enough sunscreen, which is why undesirable sunburns and tanning can occur despite sunscreen application.
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