On TikTok, sunscreen misinformation goes viral

Sunscreen videos are all over TikTok — but the ones that go the most viral are the ones that are packed with misinformation, a study published Thursday in the journal Plos Digital Health found. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Researchers from the University of Alberta … Read more

Doctor explains why bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient, took so long to be authorized

The Food and Drug Administration approved the chemical compound bemotrizinol in sunscreens sold in the U.S. It’s the first time in over 25 years that the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more. Source link

New sunscreen ingredient wins FDA approval after years of delay

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years. The decision announced Tuesday will give Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world. The ingredient, bemotrizinol, met the FDA’s standards for protecting from dangerous ultraviolet … Read more

Consumer Reports finds best sunscreens to protect your skin: “There’s no sunscreen season”

Consumer Reports has new recommendations for the best sunscreens to protect you and your family.  They lab-tested 51 sunscreens. “I can tell you that the No. 1 was one that was made for kids. It’s marketed as a kids sunscreen,” said Brian Vines, Consumer Reports’ deputy editor.  Best lotion sunscreens The report’s top lotion sunscreens are: … Read more

FDA allows popular sunscreen ingredient long used in Europe and Asia

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday expanded its list of allowed sunscreen ingredients to include the chemical compound bemotrizinol. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The change has been eagerly anticipated for years: Bemotrizinol has long been popular in Europe, Australia and some Asian countries. … Read more

The sunscreen ‘Summer House’ star Lindsay Hubbard swears by — plus 6 other products she can’t live without

Talking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. If you’ve always wondered what Lindsay Hubbard and her Summer House castmates are up to in Manhattan between trips to the Hamptons, you’re in luck: Bravo’s Bravo’s In the City centers around exactly that. The The new reality series … Read more

Yes, dog sunscreen is a thing, and it’s actually important — vets explain why

Applying sunscreen should be part of your daily skin care routine — but should it be part of your dog’s, too? If they’re spending hours outside, veterinarians say yes. Dogs can get sunburns and skin cancer just like their owners, and SPF is one of the best ways to protect them from UV damage. Below, … Read more

You should almost always put sunscreen on tattoos — here’s when to avoid it

Tattoos can be a costly and time-consuming investment, especially if you want them to stay crisp and vibrant for as long as possible. A quality sunscreen for your tattoo is one of the best ways to keep it looking fresh and, according to experts, an absolute necessity too. I spoke with two dermatologists and a … Read more