“Almost everybody knows somebody who has had skin cancer,” says Vishal Anil Patel, director of the cutaneous oncology program at the George Washington University Cancer Center. Though most of those cancers aren’t dangerous, some can be deadly. Here’s what to know...and how to protect yourself.
“10 ways to boost your metabolism.” “9 foods that lift your mood.” ”15 supplements to boost your immune system.” People love lists. So do websites eager to grab eyeballs. Only one problem: Much of the advice isn’t based on solid science. Here are some examples.
Sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer (and wrinkles!). But many of its active ingredients are absorbed through the skin. Are they safe? The Food and Drug Administration wants more research. And Consumer Reports says that most sunscreens with two safe unabsorbed active ingredients—titanium dioxide and zinc oxide—overstate their SPF. Here's the scoop on sunscreen labels.
The best way to lower your risk of skin cancer: Avoid damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Bonus: That can also help keep your skin looking young.
"Rejuvenate.” “Restore.” “Brighten.” Skincare companies use vague buzzwords to imply that their elixirs, potions, serums, and “cosmeceuticals” are the fountain of youth. But the evidence is often absent, weak, or funded by manufacturers.
“Rejuvenate.” “Restore.” “Brighten.” Skincare companies use vague buzzwords to imply that their elixirs, potions, and serums are the fountain of youth. Here's the evidence for which products do—and don't—work.
