There’s a reason why the warmth of the sun on your skin feels so good, why the first rays of sunlight peeking in through your bedroom window help you to feel awake, and why a dreary, rainy day may leave you feeling like something is a bit off. Sunlight, in moderation, is essential for human ...
Sun’s out, surf’s up! Whether you’re planning on swimming in open waters, sipping iced beverages by the pool, or biking along the shore, one thing’s certain: your skin needs some extra love this season. For tips to keep your largest organ in tip-top shape, we turned to MyChelle, a brand that knows a little something ...
If you’ve been a little lax applying sunscreen during the cooler months, it’s time to get back into habit of daily application! We know, it’s just one more step in your beauty routine, but it’s also one of the most important. The main reason we need sunscreen is to protect our skin from ultraviolet radiation, ...
You shouldn’t have to shell out the big bucks every time you go to the grocery store—but you shouldn’t be relegated to the bargain bin, either. Thankfully, there’s a solution to this shopping conundrum: Thrive Market offers all the healthy, high-quality foods and products you know and love, at prices anyone can afford. Just check ...
Forty-three percent of sunscreens tested by Consumer Reports didn’t live up to their SPF claim, according to a new report.
Nothing spoils a beautiful day at the beach like a sunburn. Aside from the obvious discomfort, getting toasted by the sun’s rays increases your risk of developing melanoma, a particularly dangerous kind of skin cancer.
It happened in Huntington Beach, Calif. College freshman Matt Brady, fresh off the plane from Colorado, hit the beach for some fun in the sun. Sunscreen: check. But by the end of the day, disaster struck.
The sun didn’t used to be scary. Glossy magazine covers featured dark tans, using tin foil to catch rays was standard practice, and bodies greased down with baby oil were a common sight at the beach.
When it comes to the SPF number on our sunscreen bottles, most people shrug and grab the highest one, figuring bigger is better.
It’s warming up out there, and as always, the annual media drumbeat about the importance of sunscreen gets louder as the sun climbs higher in the sky. But slathering on the SPF isn’t just about keeping sunburn at bay—the threat of skin cancer is actually higher than you probably thought. How much to you really ...