Sunscreens (防晒霜) can offer protection from two types of ultraviolet (UV) rays (紫外线): UVB, which according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, are the chief cause of sunburn and play a key role in the development of skin cancer, and UVA, which get through the skin mo...
FDA vows to pull smokescreen from sunscreen claims ; Rules clarify which UV rays products shieldDeborah Kotz
Mineral sunscreen (also called sunblock or or physical sunscreen) sits on top of the skin’s surface, acting as a shield that deflects UV rays away from the skin. Because mineral sunscreens create a physical barrier, they’re effective as soon as they’re applied and protect against both U...
Choosing the highest SPF sunscreen on the shelf won’t hurt you, but it won’t necessarily help you either. Dr. Mack recommends going no lower than SPF 30, which blocks 96.7 percent of UV radiation from reaching your skin. Opting for SPF 50 will block approximately 98 percent of rays. H...
Another big one: People with rosacea-prone skin have increased chances of a flare-up with chemical sunscreens as they change UV rays into heat, which can escalate flushing. Mineral-based sunscreen, on the other hand, has zinc oxide. This anti-irritant and skin protectant is commonly used in...
7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UV INDEX TO KEEP YOU SAFE Apply sunscreen every 2 hours and every time you get out of the water. (Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images) How long does sunscreen work on my skin? Even if you are not swimming, opt for a water-resistant sunscreen to keep...
My mum had me well-warned, because she too spent her twenties in the tropics, and in the 1970’s no one paid much heed to the UV rays. Hence, she got a terrible shock when she took at close look at her arms, and compared them to those of her aunt’s, who was thirty years her...
Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays like a sponge before they can reach your skin. Five tips for choosing sunscreen during pregnancy When choosing a sunblock to use while you‘re pregnant or breastfeeding, make sure you select one that will protect you and that you’ll use every day. As ...
Just how you wearsunscreen to protect your skin from the sun, wearing sunglasses can help protect your eyes from harsh rays. Short-term, too much time in the sun can result in photokeratitis (sunburn of the eye). Enough UV exposure over time may lead to long-term eye damage. ...
German Patent DE19832651 Kind Code: A1 Abstract: The body (2) of the sunscreen has at least one section (3,4,5) which can partially absorb the rays of the sun, or the whole body may be so constructed. The body consists at least partially of a material with an absorption capability wh...