Sunscreens under the spotlight

Sunscreens under the spotlight

A review by Spain’s Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) of 29 sunscreens — 14 with SPF 30 and 15 with SPF 50 or higher, including products for children — confirms they’re effective against UV radiation. However, the study also found some contain chemical filters like octocrylene and homosalate, which are suspected endocrine disruptors. The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on… Source

The glass filters some rays of the sun and lets others pass. Between UVA and UVB rays, which ones will reach your skin? Verdict.

Caution while buying suncin, these mistakes can cause serious skin problems

Guide to Choosing Sunscreen : At this time, there is fierce heat in different parts of the country including North India. Therefore, it is very important to take health and skin care. As you know, strong sunlight and sunlight have a bad effect on the skin. In such a situation, many people apply suncin to protect their skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to beauty experts, sunskreen for the skin is considered quite good, …

LOOKFANTASTIC releases new data on UV safety : The British Beauty Council

A new survey, conducted by LOOKFANTASTIC as part of its new ‘Wear Your Stripes’ campaign, has revealed UK shoppers’ sentiment around sun care, SPF and education  As part of a renewed push for increased awareness around UV safety and SPF, online retailer LOOKFANTASTIC has carried out a survey which uncovers the lack of education and awareness around sun safety.  The findings have uncovered that, whilst many people believe they know lots about SPF…

In order to protect plants from the sun's harmful rays, Embrapa developed a sunscreen for plants. The product has already been tested on pineapple, papaya and banana, which demonstrates high protection efficiency and, as a consequence, increased productivity. https://youtu.be/DqpAM2eylGA?si=9YpMbAmIzCHHAJQf After studies and tests, Embrapa's sunscreen showed surprising results in reducing damage to fruits caused by the sun, in addition to contr…

Explainer: Americans are hoarding Korean sunscreen. Should they?

Korean cosmetics face U.S. pullbacks and price hikes over FDA regulations and rising tariffs, sparking panic buying. Though MoCRA doesn't cover SPF, fear of stricter rules led brands to halt or reformulate products, raising concerns about access.