Topic: sunscreen

Studies Confirm That Sun Exposure Makes Skin Weak; Causes Cancer

Conventional wisdom (and that horrific sun exposure truck driver meme) has long held that you need to stay out of the sun or use a high SPF to keep your skin healthy and avoid jacking up your skin cancer risk. But a surprisingly large number of people either ignore the advice, or remain convinced that it’s not true. Two new studies are making it harder and harder to deny, though: Too much sun really is terrible for your skin. More »

Coppertone Settles Lawsuit Over False Advertising; Here’s How You Can Cash In

If you bought Coppertone sunscreen recently, you may be entitled to some cash back. Their parent company, Merck & Co, has agreed to pay $3 million-$10 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over reported false claims about the benefits of Coppertone’s products. More »

Skin Damage Alert: What The Sun Is Really Doing To Your Face

Sure, we know the sun is bad for us and can cause irreversible damage, but what exactly is it doing to our skin? Take a look at these photos and see the scary effects for yourself. Warning: You may decide that pale is “in” after seeing this. Your best defense in protecting your pretty face? Slather on that sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher, wear a hat and seek out the shade whenever possible.
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Weird School Policy On Sunscreen Results In Horribly Sunburned Children

Violet and Zoe Michener, 11 and 9,were victims of a state/public school policy on sunscreen that says students cannot apply sunscreen without a doctor’s note. More »

Is Your Sunscreen Doing More Harm Than Good?

I love the summertime—seriously: Who doesn’t look better with a healthy glow of sun-kissed color? Yet in light of the recent viral photo of a truck driver whose sun-exposed, window-side face showed severe wrinkling, it’s hard not to wonder whether we should head outdoors in a full bodysuit this summer. Alas, could there be a middle ground and can we do it safely? More »

Don’t Gamble On Your Skin; Try One Of These 7 Natural Sunscreens

Cancer-causing chemicals found in some sunscreens don’t mean you should avoid sunscreen altogether (or trust untested remedies like coconut oil). There are plenty of natural sunscreens on the market that protect against sun damage without using toxic ingredients. Here are 7 of the best. More »

Aspirin And Other Painkillers Could Cut Skin Cancer Risk

An aspirin a day keeps skin cancer away? It might help. A large new study from Denmark says regular use of aspirin, ibuprofen or related painkillers—a class of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs—could cut your risk of developing certain skin cancers, including melanoma (the most deadly kind). More »

Safe Sunscreen: The Top 3 Things To Look For

Sunscreen used to seem simple; not anymore. Turns out that some of the very stuff you slather on to protect yourself could actually up your cancer risk; higher SPF doesn’t necessarily mean more protection; and protecting against UVB rays alone isn’t enough (not for warding off skin cancer or warding off wrinkles). So what should you be looking for in a sunscreen? It mostly comes down to these three things More »

FDA Pushes Back New Sunscreen Guidelines (So Consumers Will Be Protected…Next Winter)

Last summer, the FDA gave sunscreen manufacturers a new set of sunscreen label guidelines—which included updates to better protect consumers—but last week, they announced that they’d pushed back the deadline another six months. So labels should be more accurate by…next winter. More »

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Gen Y Women Love Indoor Tanning (Especially In The Midwest And South), CDC Reports

Today, more surprising news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Gen Y women are going indoor tanning almost twice a month on average. It’s especially common among white women, those ages 18-21 and in the Midwest and South. More »

How To Choose The Best SPF (Hint: It’s Not In Your Moisturizer)

Earlier this week, research revealed that melanoma is on the rise, particularly in young women. Some dermatologists believe that it’s because of tanning salons; others attribute the high rates to childhood sunburns. Whatever the reason, it’s certainly not due to a lack of SPF products and sunscreens on the market—but many of us still don’t know which ones to use. To figure out which products are best (and how to use them), we spoke to Mandy Epley, Master Aesthetician at Jillian Wright Clinical Skin Spa in New York City. More »

Forget The French, It’s All About The Australian Diet

Books like French Women Don’t Get Fat have inspired lots of women to adopt a red-wine-drenched lifestyle. But I’ve moved way beyond wanting to live like the French – I want to emulate the Australians. A recent trip to Oz gave me a feel for the Aussie way of life, and it inspired me to get healthier. Their combination of physical activity, healthy food, and laid-back attitude makes Australia a pretty appealing place. More »

Afternoon Links: Weight Loss Rumors That Actually Hamper Results

• The weight loss rumors actually slow down your results. (Prevention)

• Delicious summer recipes that incorporate peaches. (Fit Sugar)

• Sexy things to say to your partner. (Third Age)

• Use sunscreen that has antioxidants. (Truth In Aging)

• Meditation is the best way to relieve stress and increase your energy. (YouBeauty)

• Try adding these ingredients to your smoothies. (Vitamin G)

• Heart healthy tea. (Organic Authority)

• Mila Kunis understands that losing weight and looking beautiful and healthy aren’t the same thing. (The Frisky)

• The state of the economy isn’t stopping people from taking yoga classes. (Well + Good)

• 11 reasons why your hair may be falling out. (HuffPost Fitness)

Morning Links: Indulging Is Okay, Just Do It The Smart Way

• The state of the economy isn’t stopping people from taking yoga classes. (Well + Good)

• Indulge in food the smart way. (Fit Sugar)

• The truth about microwave popcorn. (Organic Authority)

• Mila Kunis understands that losing weight and looking beautiful and healthy aren’t the same thing. (The Frisky)

• How to build the healthiest salad. (Prevention)

• Add this vibrant cardinal flower to your late summer garden. (Shelterpop)

• Use sunscreen that has antioxidants. (Truth In Aging)

• Meditation is the best way to relieve stress and increase your energy. (YouBeauty)

• Take these steps to strengthen your nails. (Third Age)

• Respect your body and your health. (Your Tango)

• 11 reasons why your hair may be falling out. (HuffPost Fitness)

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