Maya Bay closes following extensive environmental damage from tourists
The Thai beach that Leonardo DiCaprio made famous in his 2000 movie The Beach is closing indefinitely thanks to...
Hawaii is about to ban reef-killing chemical sunscreens
Hawaii lawmakers just approved a ban on coral reef-killing chemical sunscreens. If the governor signs the bill,...
Antarctica plants show potential as natural sunscreen ingredients
Antarctica may be the last place you'd expect to find sunscreen ingredients, but scientists from Chile have a hunch...
Researchers find sunscreen becomes toxic when exposed to chlorine
Most of us are quick to reach for our sunscreen before heading outdoors in the summer, but that might not be a...
Three-fourths of sunscreens don’t work as they claim and may contain harmful chemicals
Before heading to the beach, most people make sure to pack a bottle of sunscreen. After all, the ultraviolet rays...
Hawaii aims to ban coral reef-killing chemical sunscreens
For a long time we've been told to slather on sunblock to protect our skin from harsh ultraviolet radiation, but...
40% of the top sunscreens don’t meet official guidelines for sun protection
When summer arrives, people turn to sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun. But a new study casts major concern...
Brilliant spray-on sunscreen booth covers you head-to-toe in just 10 seconds
Finally - someone has invented a way to achieve instant, full-body sunscreen coverage. Much like spray-tan booths,...
EWG’s 2016 best and worst sunscreen lists are out—is your favorite listed?
The heat is on, and the sunscreen should be, too. Choosing the best sunscreen for your family is an increasingly...
This “smart” bikini detects UV rays and tells you when to apply more sunscreen
Sunscreen is one of those necessary evils in life. Remembering to reapply it throughout the day can be a pain,...
Top Eco-Friendly Camping Gear for Conscientious Outdoor Enthusiasts
Reliable Big Horn wall tent Tents Reliable Tent & Tipi Company has been making tents since 1945, using canvas...
Suncayr Color-Charging Marker Lets You Know When Its Time to Reapply Sunscreen
Sunscreen can be great protection against harmful ultraviolet rays--that is if you can remember to reapply it every...
Rammed Earth Walls and Louvered Canopies Protect Craigieburn Library From the Intense Australian Sun
Located just north of Melbourne in a fast-growing municipality, the Craigieburn Library serves as a key learning...
Can Drinkable Sunscreen Protect Your Skin from the Inside Out?
Osmosis Skincare from Colorado claims to have invented a drinkable form of UV protection. Harmonized H2O UV Neutralizer...
Nutrient Found In Broccoli Could Yield Powerful New Cancer-Preventing Sunscreen
We've all heard that food is the best medicine, but a new study out of the University of Arizona found that nutrient-dense...
6 Handy Apps for Preventing Skin Cancer All Year Long
Coppertone My UV Alert Not sure whether sunscreen's enough or whether you should go for full coverage--hat, long...
Due To Industry Pressure FDA Delays New Sunscreen Labeling Rules for 6 Months
The FDA announced on May 11 that they’ll be delaying implementation of pending sunscreen regulations that were...
Study Suggests That Sunscreen Could Cause Skin Cancer
Sunscreen photo from Shutterstock Our doctors tell us to slather on sunscreen to prevent skin cancer - but what...
Transparent Typographical ‘Teacher’s House’ Facade Doubles as a Sunscreen in Norway
As it stands, Teacher's House (also known as the jewelry box) will rely on state energy supplies for about 50-100...
Australians Ditching Sunscreen and Risking Skin Cancer to Avoid Nanoparticles
Australia reportedly has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, so why are many Aussies opting to...
A New Study Finds Only 8% of Sunscreens are Effective
You may have already started stocking up on sunscreen for the summer, but you might want to wait a second before...