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Sun Care

Wondering how to reapply sunscreen over your makeup? Or if that viral new SPF really doesn't leave a white cast? You've come to the right place. Ahead, dermatologists answer all of your burning suncare questions.

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Is Spray Sunscreen as Effective as Sunscreen Lotion?

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Supergoop Is Launching a First-of-its-Kind Bioretinol Mineral Sunscreen

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Using Tanning Bed Lotion in the Sun Is a Terrible Idea—This Is Why

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I Finally Tackled the Stubborn Sunspots on My Hands—Here’s How I Did It

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10 Things to Look For in a Sunscreen, According to Dermatologists

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Vacation's Newest Sunscreen Smells, Feels, and Looks Just Like Whipped Cream

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Yes, Sunburned Eyes Exist: Your Complete Guide to Photokeratitis

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Dune Suncare’s Gel Based Sunscreens Have No White Cast and Plenty of Skincare Benefits

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Sunblock and Sunscreen Have Key Differences—We Asked Derms to Break Them Down

Black Girl Sunscreen. Fenty Skin Hydra Vizer SPF 30 Moisturizer, and Bolden Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30 on a background that looks like water
9 Black-Owned Sunscreen Brands You Need to Know About

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Titanium Dioxide for Skin: Benefits and the Best Products

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Does Sunscreen Prevent You From Tanning?

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Octisalate for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

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Is Chemical Sunscreen Actually Bad for You? Derms Weigh In

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What Kind of Sunscreen Is Best for Pregnant People?

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These 7 SPF Products Offer Next Level Skincare Benefits

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5 Derm-Approved Methods For Re-Applying SPF Over Makeup

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How to Achieve a Sun-Kissed Summer Tan at Home, According to an Expert

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What to Know About the Possible Benzene Sunscreen Recall

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Oxybenzone Offers Sun Protection—At a Cost

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Urgent: There's a More Effective Way to Apply Your SPF

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Does Makeup With SPF Provide Adequate Sun Protection?

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Serious Question—Do I Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors?

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These Are the EltaMD Products Your Dermatologist Probably Uses

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Do You Get Vitamin D From Tanning Beds? 6 Tanning Myths Debunked

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The Dermatologist's Guide to Treating and Preventing Sunspots

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The Right Way to Use Sunscreen to Protect Your Baby From the Sun

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The 6 Best Sunscreens for Hands, According to Pros

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Ask a Derm: Is Octocrylene an Effective SPF Ingredient?

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Homosalate for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

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Reviewed: Bioré's UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen

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This Sunscreen Serum Is Actually Enjoyable to Wear—And Makes My Skin Glow

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PSA: Here's Why You Should Never, Ever Use Baby Oil For Tanning

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Shaving Cream as a Sunburn Remedy: Hack or Hoax?

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Ask a Dermatologist: Is Powder Sunscreen Actually Effective?

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Serious Question: Is There a Tanning Oil That Isn't Bad for Your Skin?

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Okay—Exactly How Bad Is It to Tan With Coconut Oil?

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How to Care For a Sunburned Scalp at Home, According to Derms

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Octinoxate Is in Many of Your Favorite Sunscreens—We Asked Derms to Explain Why

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Here's How to Prevent Hyperpigmentation in the Summer

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12 Vegan Sunscreens You'll Want to Add to Your Beach Bag (Immediately)

4 Sunscreen Ingredients You Should Avoid (And What to Use Instead)

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I Asked for a UV Photo of My Skin, and the Results Were Shocking

Is Spray Tanning Bad For Your Health? Here's What You Need To Know
The 22 Best Sheer Sunscreens

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Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Derms Explain the Difference

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Are Moisturizers With SPF Actually Effective?

How to Prevent (and Heal) Sun-Damaged Hair

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This Sleeper Product Gave Me My Dream Summer Skin

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Sunscreen Pilling Can Be Prevented—Here's How

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Yes, Sunscreen Allergies Exist—Here's How to Identify Them