Easy-to-make, skin-friendly sunscreen with customizable ingredients and a little heart behind why I made the switch. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m always looking for ways to ...

That sunscreen you’ve been slathering on might be doing more than just protecting you from UV rays. Many commercial products contain questionable ingredients that can disrupt hormones, trigger ...

The general shift toward all-natural health and wellness products is not inherently good or bad. However, while ingredients, environmental impact and cost are important, safety and efficacy should ...

Maybe you’ve heard of “natural DIY sunscreens” or that plant oils provide sun protection. I see it constantly written about in the wellness community as a great “chemical-free sunscreen option.” ...

Sunscreen is one tool you can use to prevent sunburn, damage to your skin, and premature aging. Sunscreen can also prevent other side effects of overexposure to the sun, such as skin cancer. Learn ...

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

Oils can make sun damage so much worse. Hale calls trends like this “pure hype.” “Not everything that is natural is necessarily better for you or meant to be applied to the skin,” she says. “A classic ...

Medical Assistant Cynthia Medina works in a dermatology office, so when a mole started to change on the back of her thigh, she knew it was a red flag. "It looked like a shape of an 8 but it was very ...

As summer winds down, people are flocking to the nearest beach to park their towels under the August sun. Many will cover their bodies in sunscreen to protect against UV radiation and prevent burns.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You can google up a ...