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 ...

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 ...

Now that summer is coming to a close, many people are likely noticing changes in their skin -- whether it's a simple tan or more serious sun damage. But aside from regularly getting checked for skin ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Local dermatologists are highlighting two new laser treatments that may help reduce skin discolorations caused by sun damage or aging. Dr. Elizabeth Muennich from Dermatology and ...

These straight-from-nature goodies revive and repair skin and hair, offering fast fixes for sun damage after a season spent exposed to its rays. Whether on the face, hands, or décolletage, those pesky ...

A sunburn might not be the only thing you need to worry about this summer. “There’s no such thing as a safe tan,” Krista Rubin, nurse practitioner at Mass General Brigham’s Center for Melanoma, told ...

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, ...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the risks of sun exposure during peak summer months. The UV index, a scale from 0-11+, indicates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the ...