Tralia, the region with the highest rate of skin cancer globally. In recent years, sunscreen hasn’t just become about avoiding skin cancer, but in keeping us young and preventing wrinkles. It has ...

The world of camera filters is complicated and overwhelming. There's acronyms galore, and it's difficult to figure out exactly what each and every kind does. Let's dive into the world of CPL's, ND's, ...

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Some people are trading chemical sunscreens in favour of mineral versions because of fears over toxicity, pollution and effectiveness. Is there actually any difference? Mineral sunscreen is having a ...

Omega Optical upgrades its line of UV optical filters. The new high transmission UV shortpass filter offers > 80% transmission from 260 – 400 nm with OD5 from 410 – 580 nm. It excels in applications ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

You’ve probably heard of the popular Swiss American skin care brand EltaMD. This company’s product line — which the brand says is medical-grade quality — is pretty big, offering a slew of cleansers, ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should conduct an ecologic risk assessment of the UV filters found in sunscreens to understand their effects on aquatic environments and human health, an ...

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s sunblock is full of ingredients that are decades ...