Sun Care

Is it safe to tan while pregnant? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn whether or not it is safe to tan while pregnant.

By Sarah Siddons

There's no doubt that sunshine can be good for us -- it provides our bodies with essential nutrients and makes us feel happy. But too much exposure can wreak havoc on our skin. How long can we linger in the sun before putting ourselves at risk?

By John Barrymore

Whether you love to work up a sweat on the court, field, green or in the pool, you have one thing in common with your fellow athletes: major sun exposure. What are five things to look for when choosing a sunscreen that will play as hard as you do?

By Stephanie Watson

If you have oily skin, the idea of putting on creamy, pore-clogging sunscreen might be enough to make you weigh the risk of sunburn instead. Fear sunscreen no more -- you just need to know what to look for.

By Shanna Freeman & Maria Trimarchi

Sunscreen protects your skin from sun damage, but what makes it work? And what's the difference between sunscreen and sunblock?

By John Barrymore

You know you should wear sunscreen to protect yourself from sun damage, but with so many different sunscreens and sunblocks on the market, how do you know which one is right for you?

By Sarah Siddons

If you have freckles, you've probably noticed that they're more prominent after a day in the sun. What's the connection between sunshine and freckles?

By Sarah Siddons

If you're running a marathon, swimming the English Channel or spending a whole day doing sweaty yard work, reapplying sunscreen probably isn't at the top of your priority list. Can sunscreen pills help you?

By John Barrymore

You may have heard of the free, readily available acne remedy: the sun. Unfortunately, this is one acne treatment you probably shouldn't try.

By Sarah Siddons

How do sunless-tanning products work? Which is the most effective: self-tanning lotions or tanning pills?

Sunburn is dangerous and painful, but what is happening in your skin cells as they react to sunlight and UV rays?

There is something mysterious about the sun and skin: Why do some people tan, and others burn? What's happening, and why does sunscreen prevent it? Find out exactly what the sun does to your skin.

By Marshall Brain