A new report from a UK-based consumer protection watchdog reveals that 'once-a-day sunscreen’ all-day protection claims by top sunscreen brands are misleading. The results of the study show that Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sunscreen products significantly drop without reapplication.
Scientists recently discovered what they call as ‘sunscreen gene’ with the ability to repair damages caused by UV rays- the primary cause of skin cancer. While the research requires further studies, the scientists hope that a drug could be someday be created to trigger the UV repair function of the so-called sunscreen genes based on their findings.
A new study reveals that car door windows do not offer as much protection from UV Rays as the car windshields do. The findings reveal that less protection from sun’s harmful rays in the side windows exposes drivers to higher risk of left eye cataracts and skin cancer on the left side of the face.
Winter can still damage your skin if you have not taken enough preventive measures to protect it.
The debate over sunless tanning is creating problems, but some experts feel that it is dangerous for the skin.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
