Scientists have developed a new approach to formulating mineral sunscreen that could prevent it from leaving a white cast on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all have that one story about falling asleep on the beach before applying sunscreen and waking up as a red as a lobster. It’s ...

Looking for the best sunscreen for your skin? You might consider buying zinc oxide sunscreens—but what exactly is zinc oxide, anyway, and what makes it different from other types of sunscreens? Zinc ...

It won’t be long before the heady musk of coconut-scented zinc oxide suffuses the summer air, announcing the success of vehement public health warnings against the dangers of unprotected tanning. The ...

Scientists report that reshaping zinc oxide particles may reduce the white residue common in mineral sunscreens. UCLA scientists have created a new mineral sunscreen formula designed to reduce the ...

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Zinc oxide sunscreens work by scattering the sun’s rays, which prevents potentially damaging ultraviolet radiation from getting to the skin. Doctors call sunscreens with zinc oxide “physical” ...

Zinc oxide remains one of the best forms of sun protection thanks to its ability to block both UVB and UVA rays. However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the ...