As temperatures climb and sleeves grow shorter, a familiar ritual returns: slathering on the sunscreen—or perhaps skipping it. Confusion lingers about how to protect our skin from the sun. Do we need ...

As summer heats up in South Africa and expats flock home to soak up the sunshine, sunscreen becomes more than skincare – it’s science-backed self-care. Here’s what research reveals about ageing, ...

"Mineral-only" sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of "chemicals," a belief that "mineral" products are inherently safer, and confusion about how sunscreens ...

Scientists have identified a new ultraviolet‑absorbing compound in microscopic algae that functions as a natural shield against the sun, adding an unexpected player to the future of skin protection.

Tralia, the region with the highest rate of skin cancer globally. In recent years, sunscreen hasn’t just become about avoiding skin cancer, but in keeping us young and preventing wrinkles. It has ...

Sunscreens work in two ways: either by blocking harmful UV rays from reaching the skin, or by converting the rays into heat that can be released from the body. When you purchase through links on our ...

Anna Wang receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and Moderna Australia. Jon Beves receives funding from the ...