Screening Sunscreens
Tuesday, July 3, 2007; Page HE01
They come in squeezable tubes, in pump sprays and as milky lotions; they're specially formulated for swimmers, for small kids and for the physically active; they say they prevent the painful reddening of sunburn and also reduce your risk of developing skin cancer; and their claims are couched in such acronyms as UVA, UVB and SPF. How do you decide what's important in protecting yourself from the sun?
More Are Getting Burned
Despite numerous warnings about the link between sunburn and skin cancer, the percentage of American adults of all races who reported getting burned at least once rose in the five years between 1999 and 2004 from 31.8 percent to 33.7 percent, federal researchers reported recently. Read More
Double Protection
 
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A handful of new ingredients -- and some tried-and-true ones -- ward off damaging rays from the UVA end of the ultraviolet spectrum. But the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates sunscreens, has yet to finalize its rules on UVA-blocking products and effectiveness ratings. Meanwhile, here's what's new under the sun: Read More
A 'Best' and 'Worst' List
Products ranked as best have both UVA and UVB protection and stable and long-lasting ingredients. They include Badger SPF 30 and UV Natural Sport SPF 30+. The 37 "worst" don't offer UVA protection, break down rapidly and contain allergens or other problem ingredients. Read More
Sun Safety for Kids
Day camp and beach vacations make summer an outdoor go-go season for many kids, but the amount of UV radiation they soak up may determine their risk of skin cancer as adults. Read More
Cover-Up Tips
Skin is the body's largest, most vulnerable organ. Here's some expert advice on how to protect it from overexposure while you enjoy the season. Read More
Pills, Sensors, Preemption
Once, all it took to protect yourself from the sun was an umbrella, sunscreen and a hat. But technology never rests. Here are some new sun-safety products on the market or in development. Read More
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