Travel Sunscreen

SPF stands for 'sun protection factor'. Basically, the SPF in sunscreen protects your skin from cancer causing UV rays by multiplying your natural defense against the rays. Sounds confusing, but it's not. Here's how it works - If you burn easily and can generally only last 10 minutes in the sun, a sunscreen with SPF 15 will in theory protect you for 15 times more than your natural protection time, so in this case you will protected against UV...

To many people, sunscreen seems an obvious thing: grab a bottle of SPF 30 off of the shelves of Walmart, sprinkle it on when you to the beach, and be safe.In reality, it is far more of a pervasive issue for modern health. Here are some common myths about sunscreen:1. You do not need it when the sun is hidden by the clouds: actually, cloud cover gives minimal UV protection, and many people have been burned worse by overcast days due to thinking...

It's summer time and you're down at the beach or at the pool. Oops! You forgot to buy sunscreen protection. This can be a daunting task figuring out which sunscreen protection is right for you. No problem, I have the solution...don't go outside...just kidding! Anyway, you go down to the tanning/sunscreen section of the local pharmacy and this is where the fun begins. You ask yourself: What the heck is SPF, UVA, UVB! Let's break it down...What is...

There has been considerable hype lately about health risks posed by sunscreen itself. Organic sunscreen aside, almost all commercial brands carry potential hazards. In the end, the consumer must make the final decision based on the facts.[I:0:TOf great concern to researchers is the use of nano particles in sunscreen. These are extremely small particles that can pass through membranes that have been able to block previous manufactured materials....

Long and cold winters mean lots of spontaneous vacations at hot and sunny locations. While escaping from the cold is sure to boost your mood, it can also spell disaster for your baby's sensitive skin. Children have more sensitive skin than adults so many sunscreens that you use on your own skin may not be the best idea for baby.When looking for sunscreens for your baby feel free to skip the products that are marketed especially for kids and...