Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

When the sun is shining (and even when it's not), the UV rays emitted have the ability to cause irreversible damage to skin. UVB rays are responsible for sunburn and skin cancer, while UVA rays cause ...

There are so many different sunscreens to try — lotion, spray, or powder; mineral or chemical; tinted or untinted. But before you dive into all those options, let’s pin down which SPF level you need ...

We all know that we should be wearing sun cream, but which factor should you be using - SPF30 or SPF50? Most of us know very little about sun protection, apart from the fact that we should wear our ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Using SPF is a non-negotiable step in your skincare routine, rain or shine. The American Academy of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Daily sunscreen is a non-negotiable step in your skincare routine, rain or shine. The American Academy of ...

The higher the SPF (sun protection factor) a sunscreen has, the more protection it provides. What does sun protection factor ...