Sun Protection
Sunscreens are a key factor in preventing and reducing the risk of skin cancer and UV damage.
Please read our Sunscreen FAQs.
Sunless tanners, also called self-tanning or ultraviolet (UV)-free tanning, are products applied to the skin to mimic a traditional suntan without UV light exposure.
Posts on social media claim that sunscreen is unnecessary, blocks natural sunlight and contains harmful chemicals. While sunlight exposure can boost mood, regulate sleep and produce vitamin D, the sun’s rays damage skin cells, causing aging, dark spots and wrinkles and increasing the risk of skin cancer.
Sunscreens are topical products that protect the skin from harmful UV radiation. They contain active ingredients that absorb, scatter, or reflect UV radiation before it reaches the skin’s surface.