Sun damage is caused by UV rays that you can protect against. Some of us choose to allow sun damage either by not wearing protection on a daily basis (despite the recommendation to wear SPF every day ...

The UV index measures the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The index ranges from 0 to 11, with higher numbers indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin damage. Protective measures, ...

May 23 -- This weekend, millions of Americans will soak up the sun. And many will get burned. A red, hot sunburn. Not only are these painful, they can also be dangerous. Sunburns often turn into skin ...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

If you thought smoking, drinking alcohol and poor sleep habits were prime skin-damaging culprits, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, sun is by far the biggest contributor to skin damage. The warmth of ...

Dark spots on the skin are considered a major cosmetic problem. These small brown spots, which appear on the face, arms, and shoulders, are often harmless and are associated with ultraviolet radiation ...