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Sun Care

One of the most important things you can do for your skin? Protect it from too much sun exposure, which can lead to old-before-your-time wrinkles, leathering, sags and bags.

Read the articles below to get up-to-date on the latest on UV radiation, nano particles in your sunscreen, and tips for soothing sunburn.

Quick Reads

Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!

Avoid Sunburnt Lips

To avoid sunburning my lips this summer, should I slather them with the same mineral sunscreen I use for my face?

Top Sunscreens

These screens are solid picks for any beach vacation or summer jaunt.

Celebrate the Sun

Avoiding the sun could be putting you at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

The Beauty Bar—Vitamin C

Vitamin C may be your best ally in the fight against sun-induced aging and wrinkles.

How Are Your Lips Sealed?

Shiny lips can be unhappy. Protect your lips from the sun’s harmful rays.

The Beauty Bar: Vitamin A’s Sun-Saving Power

Vitamin A shines a path to healing sun-damaged skin.

Health Matters—Supplement Your Sunscreen

In addition to slathering on sunscreen, you may want to start taking antioxidants for extra protection from the sun’s rays.

Health Matters—Fun Find: All Terrain’s Outdoor Travel Kit

This summer, play hard but tread lightly on the planet (and your skin) with All Terrain’s Outdoor Travel Kit.

Good Sun, Bad Sun

What if some sun exposure actually protects the skin from damage? That’s the preliminary hypothesis of a recent study out of Stanford University.

Natural Radiance—RX-Sunburn

Sunburns happen—often despite your best efforts—quickly followed by worry about the aftermath of the sun’s scorching rays on your skin.

Heart Help from the Sunshine Vitamin

Researchers and mothers alike have long known that vitamin D builds strong bones...

Let There Be Vitamin D

During summer’s solar-oriented days, are you getting enough—or too much—sun exposure to trigger vitamin D synthesis?

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others facing this health challenge.

Sunscreen Primer

What you need to know to have a burn-free summer

Slather, Play, Repeat

Sun protection is as easy as our guide to natural suncreen.

Uncover Your Bare-Worthy Body

Uncover your bare-worthy body with our tips to buff, gleam, and spritz into summer.

Bronze Beauty: Why bake when you can fake?

Tanned skin is still in, even though everyone knows of the dangers of skin cancer. Do it the safe way by using self-tanners and bronzers, especially the ones low in chemicals.

Summer Skin Solution

Get the lowdown on the risks and rewards of spending time in the sun. Plus, natural sunscreen options.

Natural Radiance—Mining for Makeup

Next time you commune with nature, check out her color scheme.

Natural Radiance—Which Sunscreens may be more foe than friend

Harmful phthalates are gone, but super-tiny nanoparticles may have taken their place.

Nanotechnology

Nanomaterials—scientifically engineered particles, one-millionth the size of a grain of sand—are popping up in everything from stain-resistant fabrics to fast-absorbing body butters.

Natural Radiance—What Hue Are You?

Choosing the right facial products for your skin tone.

Just for Men

Eye cream with that aftershave? What men need to know about proper skin care; brush your way to healthy hair..

Natural Beauty—Next to Your Skin: Natural Fabrics

Save your skin: Natural fabrics to the rescue.

Sun Sense

Enjoy safer sunny days with the latest “natural” sunscreens.

Dark Side of the Sun

Fun in the sun can quickly turn into too much of a good thing.

Surviving the Hazards of Summer

For most of us, the word summertime conjures up thoughts of bare feet, picnics, and sun-kissed cheeks.

Summer Survival Kit

Mosquitoes, poison ivy, heat—summer does have its downside. But help is on the way: Here’s how to put the easy back into summer living.

Faking It: The Tanning Solution

The search for a safe tan without fear of skin cancer strikes gold.

Natural Beauty—Get Down and Dirty

Why mineral makeup is more than a fad.

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

Ask the Doctor—Sun Sensitivity

An ayurvedic doctor answers this question: Most people love summer but I’m really sensitive to heat. I suffer sun sensitivity, heat rash, acne breakouts, and heat exhaustion. Help!

Sunburn

Are there any herbs I can use to heal my sunburn and prevent permanent damage to my skin?

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