The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own.

The bacteria that live on your skin could be playing a role in protecting you from the sun's harmful UV rays, scientists have ...

A base tan won’t reduce your risk of skin cancer, and people with richly pigmented skin aren’t immune to sun damage.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, and more people are spending time outside this summer. The American Cancer Society says ...

To keep your skin both happy and healthy, we asked dermatologists to share their favorite non-irritating and effective ...

To keep your skin safe this summer—through beach days, morning walks, and afternoons pouring back rosé—I sought out the best ...

You can also bolster your skin’s defenses from the inside out by eating more antioxidants. While diet plays a smaller role in ...

As you’re getting to know yourself in your 20s, dermatologists say you should also get to know your skin — and all your moles ...

Take this as a sign to replenish your SPF stock ASAP.

Discover why melanin-rich skin needs sun protection and find the perfect sunscreens that blend invisibly while preventing ...

The chemicals in sunscreen that cause concern include oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate and parabens. However, none of these ...