Substances in red grapes may block sunburn-related chemical changes in skin cells—changes that lead to damaged skin—a team of Spanish researchers has found. Substances in red grapes may block sunburn-related chemical changes in skin cells—changes that lead to damaged skin—a team of Spanish researchers has found. Those same substances, known as flavonoids, are also found [...]

There is plenty of solid scientific evidence that sunscreens can help protect your skin from other aspects of premature aging. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen may have benefits that go beyond protecting your skin from premature wrinkles, spider veins, and “age” spots. Sunscreens may also help preserve the skin’s lower (subcutaneous) layer of fat. The thinning [...]

The state previously allowed children as young as 14 to use the services of tanning salons if they had permission from their parents. On Jan. 1, 2012, California will begin enforcing a new state law—the first one in the country—that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use a tanning bed [...]

You won’t see words like “sunblock” and “waterproof” on sunscreen products for very much longer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in June several new regulations for sunscreen labels, which will go into effect in 2012. The rules are designed to clear up some confusion that consumers have regarding sunscreen products and to make [...]