Sunscreens

Sunscreens Overview
Sun avoidance and regular sunscreen use are widely promoted by organizations and individuals interested in skin cancer prevention. There appears to be some confusion about the messages people are getting about sunblock and why they're so important. Some use sunscreens to prevent sunburn, whereas others use sunscreens to improve sun tanning. Some wish to avoid the wrinkling associated with sun exposure, and others believe that sunscreens prevent all types of skin cancer...

What Is A Sunburn?
A sunburn is caused by exposing your skin to too much ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, that is, lightwaves that measure approximately 200-400nm.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunscreen And Sunburns
Questions answered about how much sunscreen to apply and how often, what is SPF?, the sun and cancer as well as sunscreen use for childdren and the elderly...

Anti-Oxidants And Sun Damaged Skin
Sun damage or photo damage produces both skin cancers as well as photo-aging. Photo-aging shows itself on the skin as wrinkling, scaling, dryness and mottled pigmentation. Ultra-violet light is absorbed by skin, which in turn produces a photo-chemical reaction...