The amount of clothing many of us wear in summer is, understandably, inverse to the temperature. Matters of decency aside, that might not be a problem if we wore enough sunscreen, but most Americans ...
For some people, no amount of sunscreen feels like enough protection from harmful ultraviolet rays. So when they’re ready to hit the shore, they can slip into a long-sleeved, thigh-length Sarasota ZnO ...
Come summer, organic farmers Michelle and Danny Lutz of Yale, Mich., used to strip to T shirts and tank tops. But after Danny's repeated bouts with skin cancer, they learned the hard way that a ...
Summer has us planning camping weekends and patio barbecues, but before we shed those layers, we have to be mindful of the season’s risk and reward—the sun. While we’re all for getting outside and ...
Outdoor enthusiast Dr. Susan Weinkle has found a way to do what she once considered impossible: she can kayak Florida's waterways for five-hour stretches in midsummer and not get a speck of sunburn.
UPF (which stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor) clothing is specifically designed to block harmful UVA and UVB rays from damaging your skin. It's made from a special fabric that blocks up to 98% ...
Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as “sun-protective clothing?” If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all?-- John Sugarman, San Diego, CA While there will ...
The amount of clothing many of us wear in summer is, understandably, inverse to the temperature. Matters of decency aside, that might not be a problem if we wore enough sunscreen, but most Americans ...