sunscreen

While it is already understood that UV-filter compounds have toxic effects on marine organisms, scientists say more work is needed to understand the impact on coral reefs

Recent research opens up the possibility of developing a naturally-derived and eco-friendly sunscreen that protects against the full range of harmful wavelengths of light from the sun

Team is working on techniques to produce useful compounds from wood and other fast growing non-edible plant waste, through a chemical process named xylochemistry

Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a coating made out of DNA that gets better at protecting skin from ultraviolet light the more you expose it to the sun, and it also keeps your skin hydrated.

Dermatologists offer sun protection, sunscreen selection tips

Let’s take a look at how UV rays affect your body, and the sorts of built-in chemical defense systems you're working with to stop any potential damage

Most sunscreen products on the market today contain synthetic compounds that help prevent ultraviolet rays from damaging skin

Sometimes, too much sun can give you a ‘hangover’

Consumers rely too much on sunscreen SPF values, confused by terminology 

FDA blocks path to market for new sunscreen molecules