“Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a belief that “mineral” products are inherently safer, and confusion about how sunscreens ...

There are many things I like to make homemade, and sunscreen is one of them. With all the toxic ingredients, chemicals, and additives you will find in chemical sunscreens, there is no question in my ...

SINGAPORE – Professor Cho Nam-joon from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) does not want to recycle plastic, he wants to replace it – with pollen. The materials scientist has spent about a ...

Scientists have invented a pollen-based sunscreen, which their results suggest is as effective in blocking harmful ultraviolet rays as sunscreens containing chemicals that contribute to coral ...

Minerals such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are very effective sunscreen ingredients, but they can harm coral reefs if used in their non-nanoparticle form. An experimental new sunscreen forgoes ...

Sunscreen blocks ultraviolet rays, preventing burns and skin cancer. However, it has been noted that some chemical components in certain products are harmful to marine ecosystems. A Korean scientist ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new sunscreen made using the pollen from Camellia flowers will not only block harmful UV rays from the sun, but will cool wearers down too, while also reducing the ecological impact of traditional ...

Make your own all-natural sunscreen with this simple DIY recipe. Protect your skin against UV rays without using toxic chemicals. This homemade sunscreen is effective and easy to create. #ouroilyhouse ...

Materials scientists from NTU Singapore have invented the world’s first pollen-based sunscreen derived from Camellia flowers. In experiments, the pollen-based sunscreen absorbed and blocked harmful ...

A great tinted sunscreen does double duty as a skin care essential and a seamless base for your complexion. These SPFs can go beyond your average face sunscreens and toe the line between makeup and ...

Scientists have long recognized human skin as a vibrant ecosystem that's home to millions of microorganisms. Our skin microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses; all playing a key role in ...