AUSTIN (KXAN) — The UV Index is the strength of sun-produced ultraviolet radiation. Higher index numbers are responsible for a faster burn time. Meteorologists use this index to communicate the ...

During the summertime, the average UV index in Louisiana typically ranges from three to eight, meaning that UV radiation levels are usually moderate to high, according to the U.S. Environmental ...

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If there were only one skin-care product you could buy, face sunscreen should be it. Along with helping you sidestep painful sunburns while lounging on the beach or doing outdoor workouts, it’s also ...

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Did you know that you should be applying about 1.5 ounces of sunscreen every time you wear it? That's about the size of a shot glass, or roughly two tablespoons. When we spoke to dermatologists about ...

SPF is an essential aspect of skin care. Sunscreen is key to protecting yourself – and your skin – from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Everyone should wear sunscreen, even when it's not sunny out, ...

Using sunscreen daily is essential, but common SPF mistakes can reduce its effectiveness. Here are the seven sunscreen errors that may damage your skin and how to avoid them.

Next time you're deciding which type of sunscreen to buy, consider these differences between sunscreen spray vs. lotion. An expert weighs in. Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He ...

Now that summer is here, we look at the latest issues with sunscreen. Finding the right sunscreen is a lot more difficult these days. There have been recalls for several cancer-causing agents, and ...

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