Sunblock and sunscreen are two very different types of sun protection. Sunscreen is a chemical defense, penetrating the skin and absorbing the UV rays before they reach and damage the skin cells.

Though plenty of people use sunblock and sunscreen interchangeably, the two terms don’t refer to the same products. The main differences have to do with what they contain and how they work. The ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - When the sun comes out, so does the sunblock. Well, it should anyway. Many of us apply the lotion without thinking too much about it, but this expert says we might want to ...

Dr. Michel McDonald answers the question: 'Sunblock and Vitamin D Absorption?' February 20, 2009 -- Question: Does sunblock prevent you from getting vitamin D? Answer: Sunblock does prevent you from ...

Using sunblock at beaches or outdoors protects your skin from prolonged sun exposure Protecting our skin from harmful UV rays is a necessity. As global warming increases and other factors worsen, ...

The Food and Drug Administration prohibited manufacturers from identifying their products as sunblocks in 2011. Some products could be considered sunblocks because of their active ingredients, however ...

Protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun is essential for maintaining its health and preventing conditions like sunburn, premature ageing, and skin cancer. When it comes to shielding ...

Long gone are the days of sunbathing with no protection for the skin, as sunscreen’s widely recommended to reduce UV exposure and lower the risk of skin cancer and sunburn. However, one woman is ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – How often do you wear sunscreen? According to one study only one in three Americans wear sunscreen every day. In Hawaii it’s almost always sunny so it’s important to apply sunscreen ...

Daily SPF protection of 30 or higher is important for everyone, no matter what product you use. Both chemical sunscreen and mineral sunblock protect your skin from sun damage, but in different ways.