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Do Sun Umbrellas Provide Enough UV Protection?

The shade is not as good at blocking UV light as you might think
Simran Singh Sandhu
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If I Have Dark Skin Do I Really Need Sunscreen?

Learn about how well skin pigment protects from sunlight
Rebecca Quinonez
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Waterproof Sunscreen: Real or Fake News?

Here is what you need to know about using sunscreens in water
Simran Singh Sandhu
Nano vs Non-Nano Zinc in Sunscreens: Which Is Better?

Nano vs Non-Nano Zinc in Sunscreens: Which Is Better?

Particle size matters when it comes to zinc oxide in your sunscreen
Alexa Herzig
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SPF Is Important But Don't Skip This Factor in Sunscreens

SPF is not good enough when thinking about sunscreens and UVA protection
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Newest Sunscreen Trend: Double Application

Two layers of sunscreen are way better than one
Tammy Wu +1
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5 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Guide You to a Great (Not Just Good) Sunscreen

Picking a sunscreen made easy with this how-to Guide
Emerald Curry
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Does Chlorine Break Down Sunscreen?

Hidden effects of the chlorine in your local swimming pool
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP
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5 Nutritional Supplements for Sun Protection

Supplements with evidence for sun protection
Stephanie Wong
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The Broad Effects of Sunlight and Sun Exposure: Benefits and Dangers

How sunlight affects our hormones and our state of mind
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What's the Deal with Nanoparticles in Sunscreens?

Learn more about zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles
Alexandra Vaughn, MD
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Ultraviolet Protection Factor Clothing

Dr. Barr discusses the science behind sun protective clothing
Keira Barr, MD
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Eye Freckles: A Sign of Excessive Sun Exposure

Freckles could potentially be an indicator of excessive amounts of sun exposure, and more importantly, harmful diseases that form based on sunlight exposure, such as skin cancer.
Pearl Doan
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Social Media and Skin Cancer

Social Media can have a beneficial influence on society when it comes to skin cancer prevention
Pearl Doan
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SPF Sunscreen limitations & Application Tips

Sunscreen limitations and changes with application density
Samantha Tran
UVA/UVB Rays & Sun Exposure

UVA/UVB Rays & Sun Exposure & Change Ratio

First, a quick refresher on UVA and UVB. UVA has a longer wavelength at approximately 320-400 nm compared to UVB at 290-320 nm
Alyssa Becker