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Don’t Get Burned by Unsafe Sunscreen

What you can do: Although it takes a little bit of extra effort, favor sunscreens with a white tint that are harder to rub into your skin.

Senator Calls Sunscreen Ingredients into Question

What you can do: Keep using sunscreen, but know what SPF really means, and buy products that don't contain questionable chemicals like vitamin A.

Sun Protection Clothing Guide: Shield Your Skin without Sunscreen

What you can do: Don a hat with at least a 2-inch brim, and invest in a piece or two of well-made sun protection clothing as a first line of sun defense.

Nanoparticles in Lip Balms Linked to Cell Damage

What you can do: Find lip balms with a high SPF and a low percentage of nanoparticles.

Bye-Bye, SPF 90: FDA Cracks Down on Sunscreen Label Claims

What you can do: Use sun-protective hats and clothing; avoid the sun during peak times; use broad-spectrum sunscreens with at least SPF 15.

Summer Heat Survival Guide

What you can do: Learn to recognize heat exhaustion and heatstroke; one of them is a medical emergency.