"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Because of the key ingredients in mineral sunscreen, you may associate it with a thick white cast. But ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not surprisingly, nearly every dermatologist I've ever spoken to recommends mineral sunscreen over ...

Not all sunscreens are created equal, and while most skin care experts say wearing SPF every day is essential to reducing the potential for sunburns and skin cancer (as well as wrinkles and other ...

If you've ever wondered what a mineral sunscreen is and whether or not you should use one, you're not alone. Comparing all the different sunscreen formulas out there can sometimes feel overwhelming, ...

SPF is an essential aspect of skin care. Sunscreen is key to protecting yourself – and your skin – from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Everyone should wear sunscreen, even when it's not sunny out, ...

In CR’s ratings, we categorize sunscreens by application type: spray, lotion, and stick. But sunscreens can also be divided by the type of active ingredients they contain. Chemical and mineral ...

When consumer advocacy group CHOICE released the results of its independent testing of 20 popular sunscreens in June, it sent ...

Planning a hike, swim or bike ride this Labor Day weekend? These activities are fun and good for you – as long as you protect your skin first. Sunscreen is essential for skin protection. But not all ...

After I published my column on chemical vs. mineral sunscreens, many of you wrote to me asking whether mineral sunscreens really were safer for coral reefs. Here’s what we know: An estimated 4,000 ...

In Australia, we are exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation (UV) in the world, so ...

Mineral sunscreen, sometimes referred to as a physical blocker or physical sunscreen, contains either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (and sometimes both). The sunscreen sits on top of the skin and ...