London brewery looks to help homeless population beat the heat
Until the end of August, Dundas & Sons Brewing Company is collecting items that offer relief from the heat and protection from the sun. Continue reading
Sunscreen
Should you worry about the chemicals in your sunscreen?
Go ahead and slather it on, dermatologists say. Continue reading
Option+ and Personnelle sunscreens recalled due to bacterial contamination
Two brands of sunscreens sold at Jean-Coutu and Uniprix in Quebec have been voluntarily recalled by Empack Spraytech Inc. Continue reading
Palau becomes 1st country to ban sunscreens toxic to coral reef
The law defines reef-toxic sunscreen as containing any one of 10 chemicals, including oxybenzone, and states that other chemicals may also be banned. Continue reading
How to choose the right sunscreen for your kids
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
What do parents need to consider when purchasing sunscreen for their kids this summer? Nurse practitioner Amra Dizdarevic breaks down everything from how ingredients respond to the sun’s rays to how much you need to put on to get the best protection. Continue reading
Hawaii bans certain sunscreens to protect coral reefs — here’s what to use instead
Most sunscreens will soon be illegal in the sunny state of Hawaii, after Governor David Ige signed a bill that bans sunscreens containing certain chemicals in an attempt to protect the coral reef that surrounds the island. Continue reading
Year in review: Lifestyle decisions that ended unfortunately in 2017
From eyeball tattoos, to second-degree burns and even a dirty makeup brush – these were the lifestyle decisions that ended unfortunately. Continue reading
Scientists find sunscreen potential in Antarctic plants
Scientists in Chile have discovered molecules in two species of Antarctic flowers that could potentially be used in products such as sunscreen. Continue reading
Saskatoon woman blames Banana Boat sunscreen for severe blisters
Five days later, she can still barely walk after painful blisters formed on her legs — they are red, raw and, for most people, hard to look at. Continue reading
Do you know which sunscreen best fits your skin type?
The sun hasn’t been around much this summer, but experts say applying sunscreen is still important. Continue reading