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Find a Reef-Friendly Sunscreen – Consumer Reports
“Reef-friendly” and “reef-safe” have become common claims on sunscreen labels. The terms have no standard definition, but they’re most often found on sunscreens that contain only mineral active ingredients. In several places around the world—Florida, Hawaii, Thailand, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, to name a few—some chemical sunscreen ingredients are banned either completely or in certain areas to protect marine…
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Skip Products That Combine Sunscreen With Insect Repellent
Sunscreen and insect repellent need to be applied in different quantities and frequencies, and combining them could reduce their effectiveness or change the way they are absorbed by your skin, says Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, an associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also advises travelers to steer clear of these products,…
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Debunking Sunscreen Myths – Consumer Reports
Social media influencers are all about the supposed beauty benefits of beef tallow (aka, cow fat) for moisturizing skin. Some even claim that beef tallow is an option for those who want a sunscreen that doesn’t contain chemical active ingredients—joining a long list of other natural substances purported to safeguard your skin. “Coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, and shea…
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5 Reasons You Should Wear Sunscreen Every Day Year-Round
It’s easy to equate damage to your skin from the sun with heat from the sun (after all, it is called a sunburn). But air temperature and the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet rays aren’t always linked. That’s why you want to be aware of the UV Index. “Temperature is a measure of how hot it is, while the UV…
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