Addressing sun exposure misinformation, such as online tanning trends and sunscreen myths, is important, but effective advice about UV protection is crucial, too. ‘No tan, no burn’ is the goal.
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As one piece of more than a century of baseball traditions, eye black is part science experiment, part routine and part uniform.
Consumers in Europe and Asia have used sunscreen containing bemotrizinol for decades, and many say its approval in the US is long overdue.
Sun safety is not just for beach holidays. Checking the UV index and building small habits into your day can help protect your skin.
Business is booming for fakes, worth at least US$467 billion a year worldwide. But some fake products can pose serious health risks to unsuspecting buyers.
Among a range of proposed reforms, Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator outlines 3 options for SPF labelling – including removing the numbers altogether.
Sunscreen shields us from UV rays, but its ads sell perfection, not just protection.
When choosing a sunscreen, there are four non-negotiables.
New analysis shows one in three ‘mineral-only’ sunscreens contain UV-absorbing chemicals.
No wonder consumers are confused about whether sunscreens actually work. Here’s what’s behind the latest news.
New research suggests yes, you may need to take a vitamin D supplement.
Whether titanium dioxide is carcinogenic has become a battle in the courts. But it’s a complex scientific question with no firm answer.
Consumers are often willing to pay more for eco-friendly products – but are they getting what they paid for?
Our warm weather season is short, and it’s important to enjoy the outdoors. The point isn’t to be sun-scared — just stay sun-safe.
Listening to sunscreen misinformation risks sunburn, skin damage and cancer risk – so why does this content keep going viral?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration is recommending extra safeguards for two ingredients and a sunscreen ingredient by-product.
Brands don’t always deliver what they promise. Regulation needs to focus on preventing harm rather than managing fallout.
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn.
Some TikTokers claim it’s healthier to forgo sunscreen to get the full benefits of sunshine. Here’s what the science says.
Certain sunscreens could harm the marine environment - here’s how to choose ones with environmentally friendly UV filters.
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland
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Research fellow, King's College London
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology, Curtin University and College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (Division of Dermatology), The University of Texas at Austin
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Professor and Senior Group Leader, QIMR Berghofer
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer Princess Alexandra Hospital Southside Clinical Unit and Casual Research Assistant, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Experimental Photobiology, King's College London
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Reader, Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath
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Professor in Behavioural Science, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Professsor, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology; Co-ordinator of Nanosafe Australia and Asia Nano Safe research networks, RMIT University
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Professor of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology, University of Sydney