Sun & Skin News

Blogs by Skin Cancer Foundation

How Wrinkles Can Save Your Life

Ilene Potter loved her active outdoor life. Decades later, she thought the worst consequence of all that sun exposure was the visible aging on her face. She was wrong. Trying to fix that problem uncovered a far more dangerous concern.

Your June Update: The Truth About Sunscreen

Sunscreen is trending, and with good reason. It’s an important part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage that accelerates the signs of aging and increases your skin cancer risk.

Dangerous Extremes

Obsession with using products to either lighten or darken the skin can be hazardous to your health.

How Much Sunscreen Is Enough?

You may think you’re doing the right thing when it comes to sunscreen. But you’re probably not using nearly enough. Check out our new approach on how to apply!

We Need Sunscreen Innovation: A Cosmetic Chemist’s Perspective

For a product that has been proven to help prevent skin cancer, sunscreen in the U.S. has had a rough journey lately, from a tidal wave of misinformation to regulatory reroutes and delays. Here, helpful advice — and good news: the FDA approval of the first new sunscreen active ingredient in more than 25 years! 

Your Skin Cancer Awareness Month Update

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to share the truth about the dangers of skin cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention. We hope you’ll join us!