I don’t just use UV filters on my expensive lenses though, I’ve gotten into the habit of using them on all my optics to add a ...

Tralia, the region with the highest rate of skin cancer globally. In recent years, sunscreen hasn’t just become about avoiding skin cancer, but in keeping us young and preventing wrinkles. It has ...

Scientists have identified a new ultraviolet‑absorbing compound in microscopic algae that functions as a natural shield against the sun, adding an unexpected player to the future of skin protection.

Sunscreens work in two ways: either by blocking harmful UV rays from reaching the skin, or by converting the rays into heat that can be released from the body. When you purchase through links on our ...

Researchers have developed a prototype for coral-reef-friendly sunscreens by using polymerization to create large molecules that still block UV radiation but are too big to penetrate our skin, coral, ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredient used in sunscreens, says a new report from the ...

Sunscreens have become an important part of people’s sun management routine, protecting skin from harmful solar UV radiation. But many of these products contain chemicals that can be harmful to ...

Everybody needs sunscreen, including people with dark skin. And we need a lot. For the average-sized adult or child, the US Food and Drug Administration recommends using at least a shot glass–sized ...

Researchers investigated how to use bio-based materials to produce effective UV protection films for solar cells. The study was the first to compare how the properties of different bio-based UV ...