(Natural News) People spend a lot of time outside in the sun during the summer. But although some sunlight is essential for skin health, scientists caution against getting too much. From faster aging to skin cancer, too much sun exposure can pose far-reaching consequences on human health. In one of her most recent articles published online, Kim Pearson, […]

(Natural News) Spending a couple of minutes basking in the morning sun is good for your health, but you can risk damaging your skin if you spend too much time under the sun. On the other hand, you can reverse sun damage by incorporating foods that promote skin repair and provide natural sun protection into your diet. Superfoods for […]

(Natural News) Sun protection is important to keep the skin healthy, that’s why sunscreen is a common component of any everyday kit. But a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that chemicals in sunscreen can be absorbed into people’s bloodstreams. The absorption happens so quickly that the FDA wants to […]

(Natural News) Too much exposure to sunlight can damage your skin. Unfortunately, most people rely on store-bought sunscreen for protection, which contains harmful chemicals that can further cause damage. Researchers from South Korea suggest mountain hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata), also known as tea of heaven, as a natural sunscreen. In their study published in the journal […]

(Natural News) Chemical-based sunscreens are unsafe enough on their own. But the glitter sunscreen that came out this summer of 2018 might pollute the environment on top of the existing detrimental effects on human health, an article in Harper’s Bazaar reported. Glitter is highly popular among women and children. Makeup, nail polish, and lip gloss are […]

(Natural News) It looks like environmentally conscious people may soon have access to a greener kind of sunscreen. Researchers from King’s College London (KCL) have revealed that they are working on an environmentally friendly sunscreen that incorporates a compound found in seaweed. The sunscreen, which won’t be harmful to marine ecosystems, can protect human skin from the harsh […]

(Natural News) If you’re worried about UV radiation damage but you’re not willing to accept the dangers that come with sunscreen use, you might want to turn to astaxanthin supplements. A new study has confirmed that the supplement offers innate sun protection while reducing UV damage and skin aging. The researchers in this study followed […]

(Natural News) When shopping for sunscreen, options are often limited to those that are easy to apply but are full of harmful chemicals or natural variants that are thick and too sticky. But you can stop worrying about what kind of sunscreen or after-sun skin treatments to buy because listed below are several chemical-free options. […]

(Natural News) The outdoor grills aren’t the only things heating up as barbecue season goes into full swing. A brighter, hotter sun has come with summer, signaling all to bring out their sun hats and sunglasses. But are your sunglasses doing the job of protecting your eyes from the glare of the sun? When it […]