From face formulas to full-body coverage, these editor-approved SPF picks are doing the absolute most.
There was a time when sunscreen felt like a punishment — thick, white, impossibly greasy, and somehow always in your eyes. For many of us, it was the product we tolerated at the beach and forgot about everywhere else. But as…
Your hands might be revealing your age sooner than you think—here’s how to protect, repair, and keep them looking youthful
When it comes to skincare, most of us instinctively focus on our face, neck, and under-eyes. Serums, moisturizers, and SPF are carefully layered in pursuit of that glow. But there’s one area quietly telling a…
The most effective anti-aging routine starts well before the first wrinkle appears. Consistent sunscreen use is the foundation, and most dermatologists will say it plainly: nothing else comes close in terms of prevention. But even the most diligent SPF users will notice their skin shifting as they move through their 30s and 40s.
The reason comes…
Not all sunscreens are created equal — and for melanin-rich skin, finding the right formula is a whole journey.
Let's be clear: sunscreen isn't just for light skin. Dermatologists have long emphasized that melanin, while remarkable, offers only minimal natural protection from the sun — certainly not enough to skip SPF altogether. For Black women especially,…
Why melanin isn't a shield — and which sunscreens actually work for deeper skin tones
For decades, a stubborn myth has circulated in beauty culture and beyond: that dark skin doesn't need sunscreen. It's a misconception with real consequences — one that dermatologists and skincare experts say continues to put millions of people at unnecessary…
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, outpacing every other type combined. By age 70, at least 1 in 5 Americans will develop it. The primary driver is ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and the primary defense is sunscreen. The problem is that most people are applying it wrong, skipping…
Sunscreen has always been a non-negotiable step in any solid skin care routine, but tinted formulas have taken things to a new level. According to Spate, a consumer trends platform, tinted sunscreen popularity has surged 24 percent year over year, and all signs point to this being the summer tinted SPF fully takes over beauty…
The right formula can protect your melanin-rich skin without triggering breakouts or that dreaded white cast — here's how to find it.
There's a persistent myth that Black skin doesn't need sunscreen. Melanin does offer some natural UV protection, but it's nowhere near enough to prevent the damage that quietly accumulates over time — hyperpigmentation,…

