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The Good Life: This Viral Pharmacist Says Sunscreen Isn't Enough This Summe
Health

The Good Life: This Viral Pharmacist Says Sunscreen Isn't Enough This Summe

Editor's note: This is a preview of The Good Life, Newsweek's weekly lifestyle newsletter.
By Sonal Nain On 7/10/25 at 2:33 PM EDT
Sunscreen recalled nationwide: List of products impacted
News

Sunscreen recalled nationwide: List of products impacted

Some sunscreens were previously recalled because of contamination with benzene, a known carcinogen.
By Jasmine Laws On 3/14/25 at 3:15 PM EDT
Skin cancer doctor reveals most overlooked sunscreen spots
Beauty and Fashion

Skin cancer doctor reveals most overlooked sunscreen spots

She told Newsweek about the areas that are often missed and shared her advice for keeping on top of your sunscreen application.
By Lollie Hancock On 7/10/24 at 2:37 PM EDT
Sunscreen recall prompts nationwide warning
U.S.

Sunscreen recall prompts nationwide warning

Multiple lots of Suntegrity's Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation were recalled after one batch was found to contain mold.
By Kaitlin Lewis On 6/12/24 at 5:05 PM EDT
Scientists debunk "really dangerous" online myths about sun protection
Health

Scientists debunk "really dangerous" online myths about sun protection

"We are seeing melanoma so much more often in really young people," doctors warn over spread of dangerous sunscreen trends.
By Pandora Dewan On 5/1/24 at 12:01 AM EDT
Man stunned as quirky restaurant lighting reveals skincare secret
Beauty and Fashion

Man stunned as quirky restaurant lighting reveals skincare secret

The restaurant's decor soon highlighted one key step of his skincare routine.
By Lollie Hancock On 4/15/24 at 1:51 PM EDT
The best time of day to apply sunscreen, according to a dermatologist
Wellness & Fitness

The best time of day to apply sunscreen, according to a dermatologist

"Two of the biggest mistakes I see from my patients are not wearing a high enough SPF, and not reapplying it," Dr. Hale told Newsweek.
By Alyce Collins On 6/27/23 at 9:38 AM EDT
Why you might want to apply sunscreen before your next TV binge
Wellness & Fitness

Why you might want to apply sunscreen before your next TV binge

While visible blue light from screens cannot cause cancers, it could be having a negative impact on skin health.
By Alice Gibbs On 5/23/23 at 10:41 AM EDT
Woman issues warning as she shares shocking result of gel manicure—"Damage"
Beauty and Fashion

Woman issues warning as she shares shocking result of gel manicure—"Damage"

"Just because it is an LED lamp does not make it safe," Candice Quinn, founder of UV protective product Manisafe London, told Newsweek.
By Alice Gibbs On 5/11/23 at 10:52 AM EDT
Clever baby elephant filmed using mud as sunscreen
Wildlife

Clever baby elephant filmed using mud as sunscreen

Some elephants have made their home in this African desert—probably the toughest place on Earth to survive for these animals.
By Aristos Georgiou On 4/14/23 at 2:39 PM EDT
The One Thing Dermatologists Say Is Essential for Healthy Skin
Health

The One Thing Dermatologists Say Is Essential for Healthy Skin

It should be as much of a routine as brushing your teeth, board-certified dermatologist Chris Adigun told Newsweek.
By Aristos Georgiou On 9/18/22 at 5:01 AM EDT
What Is the Natural 'Sunscreen' Trend and Is It Causing Skin Cancer?
On the Internet

What Is the Natural 'Sunscreen' Trend and Is It Causing Skin Cancer?

"The most important thing is choosing a sunscreen that is labeled broad-spectrum," said The Skin Cancer Foundation dermatologist Ramzi Saad, MD.
By Alice Gibbs On 8/3/22 at 8:00 AM EDT
Many Dog Owners Unaware Their Pets Need Sunscreen, Survey Shows
Pets

Many Dog Owners Unaware Their Pets Need Sunscreen, Survey Shows

A poll of 2,000 dog owners found 51 percent are planning to take their pet on a summer staycation this year, but many were unaware that dogs need to wear sunscreen.
By Simona Kitanovska, Zenger News On 7/16/22 at 4:24 PM EDT
Woman's Gruesome Second-Degree Burns From Acne Medicine Shocks Viewers
On the Internet

Woman's Gruesome Second-Degree Burns From Acne Medicine Shocks Viewers

"Holy s**t! Looks like you dropped a blowtorch on your legs," one user commented about the image of the side effects.
By Samantha Berlin On 7/12/22 at 1:40 PM EDT
Man Compared to a Tiger After Wife's Sunscreen Fail—'It's Grreeat!'
On the Internet

Man Compared to a Tiger After Wife's Sunscreen Fail—'It's Grreeat!'

"Dude got perfect grill marks." One man ended up resembling a "grilled panini" and a "tiger" after his wife's sunscreen application fail.
By Sophie Lloyd On 6/9/22 at 4:02 AM EDT
Viewers Stunned By Woman's Experience Using Expired Sunblock: 'Painful'
On the Internet

Viewers Stunned By Woman's Experience Using Expired Sunblock: 'Painful'

"You just saved my family from major burns," one viewer wrote. "Day 2 of vacay and just reached over to the beach bag and they're all expired."
By Catherine Ferris On 6/8/22 at 11:59 AM EDT
Woman Insists Boyfriend Doesn't Need Sunscreen Because of His 'Dark Skin'
Entertainment

Woman Insists Boyfriend Doesn't Need Sunscreen Because of His 'Dark Skin'

"I've heard of nuclear waste sites that are less toxic than this," a Redditor commented on the situation.
By Amanda Spence On 2/8/22 at 11:54 AM EST
Coppertone Recalls 5 Sunscreen Products Due to Presence of Carcinogen
U.S.

Coppertone Recalls 5 Sunscreen Products Due to Presence of Carcinogen

The levels of benzene found in the recalled lots is not expected to cause any "adverse health consequences," even if exposed to the products daily, Coppertone said.
By Matthew Impelli On 10/1/21 at 11:42 AM EDT
Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall, All the Products Affected
News

Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall, All the Products Affected

The recall was issued after low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer, were detected in samples of sunscreen products from Neutrogena and Aveeno.
By Soo Kim On 7/15/21 at 5:04 AM EDT
Is this the World's Best Smelling Sunscreen?
Science

Is this the World's Best Smelling Sunscreen?

Vacation is a new sunscreen lotion that packs clean skin care ingredients, a dermatologist's approval and supposedly the world's best sunscreen smell.
By Tyler Hayes On 5/15/21 at 6:00 AM EDT
Zuckerberg's Sunscreen-Smothered Face While Surfing in Hawaii Goes Viral
Science

Zuckerberg's Sunscreen-Smothered Face While Surfing in Hawaii Goes Viral

Since the photos surfaced online over the weekend, social media users have been circulating the picture and comparing Zuckerberg to a variety of pale-faced characters.
By Jason Murdock On 7/20/20 at 4:20 AM EDT
Stimulus Includes Sunscreen Provision That Has Nothing to Do With COVID-19
U.S.

Stimulus Includes Sunscreen Provision That Has Nothing to Do With COVID-19

It wasn't the only non-coronavirus measure that made its way into the historic stimulus package.
By Alexandra Hutzler On 3/27/20 at 1:09 PM EDT
People Are Looking for 'Natural' Homemade Sunscreens Recipes on Pinterest
Health

People Are Looking for 'Natural' Homemade Sunscreens Recipes on Pinterest

Use the internet for food recipes, not for products to protect the skin, an expert has warned.
By Kashmira Gander On 5/20/19 at 12:20 AM EDT
Spring Breakers Guzzling Vodka From Sunscreen Bottles
U.S.

Spring Breakers Guzzling Vodka From Sunscreen Bottles

The bottles appear to be craftily devised flasks.
By Callum Paton On 3/29/19 at 7:50 AM EDT
Most People Don't Apply Enough Sunscreen, Study Says
Health

Most People Don't Apply Enough Sunscreen, Study Says

Most people apply sunscreen in a layer so thin it provides only 40 percent of its purported SPF rating.
By Scottie Andrew On 7/25/18 at 2:36 PM EDT
Hawaii Bans Some Sunscreens to Protect Coral
Science

Hawaii Bans Some Sunscreens to Protect Coral

Coral reefs need all the protection they can get, but will coral reefs ever be safe in the face of rapid climate change?
By Kristin Hugo On 7/4/18 at 4:36 PM EDT
FDA: Sunscreen Pills Don't Protect Against Skin Cancer
Health

FDA: Sunscreen Pills Don't Protect Against Skin Cancer

Externally applied sunscreen lotion is the only pharmaceutical product that can protect against UV rays.
By Kashmira Gander On 5/23/18 at 6:17 AM EDT
Best Sunscreens Ranked Based on Effectiveness, Health
Health

Best Sunscreens Ranked Based on Effectiveness, Health

The Environmental Working Group rates sunscreens every year and breaks down which are best for consumers.
By Nina Godlewski On 5/22/18 at 1:21 PM EDT
The FDA Won't Approve Sunscreens Available in Europe
Health

The FDA Won't Approve Sunscreens Available in Europe

Many products available in other countries filter UVA and UVB light while avoiding the dreaded "lifeguard face."
By Iva Dixit On 4/12/18 at 11:55 AM EDT
Summer Means Sunscreen: Here's How to Choose Wisely
Science

Summer Means Sunscreen: Here's How to Choose Wisely

The sun is out, which means it's time to slather on the SPF.
By Jessica Firger On 5/23/17 at 2:39 PM EDT
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