This time of year, sun protection is top of mind. Whether you’re curious about the best sunscreens for everyday wear or the differences between physical and chemical SPF, we’ve got you covered this summer with our guide to safe sun 101.

You’re probably well-versed in the basics of sun protection: Wear SPF daily, reapply it diligently, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen. But even the most skin-savvy...

Sunscreen formulations have come a long way in recent years, but with so many options, finding your holy grail still takes trial and error. What works for one person may not work for everyone—and no one wants to use a sunscreen that makes them look like a not-so-distant relative of Beetlejuice.

But choosing a sunscreen doesn’t have to be scary, if you learn how to shop smarter—and that starts with...

Wearing sunscreen every day is just about the best thing you can do for your skin. Not only does sun protection help to decrease your risk of developing skin cancer, it also prevents premature aging of the skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “People who use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher daily show 24 percent less skin aging than those who do not use sunscreen daily.” (Please...

Sunscreen: Apply it every morning and…that’s it, right? Nope, not really. For something as seemingly basic as SPF, there’s a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion around formulas, coverage and efficacy. But considering sunscreen is the best defense against lines, wrinkles, discoloration and skin cancer, it’s something you absolutely don’t want to get wrong. So, let’s clear up some of...