The fourth annual Sunscreen Guide by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, DC was released Monday, and its researchers recommend only 39 of 500 beach and sport sunscreens on the market this season.
Spring has finally sprung throughout most of the country, which means it’s time to break out the sunscreen. “You should definitely wear sunscreen in the spring, even if the temperature isn’t that warm yet,” says dermatologist Jessica Wu, M.D., Clinical Instructor in Dermatology at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. “The sun’s UV rays can be very strong on a clear, sunny day so you can easily get a sunburn.” Read more »
If you’ve spent many unprotected years in the sun’s rays, it could be catching up with you. Ultraviolet (UV) rays penetrate deep in the skin and break down collagen while inhibiting the production of healthy elastin. If you have been skipping out on the sunscreen (always apply!), here are five signs to tell if your skin has become victim to sun damage:
