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A Black woman at the beach applying sunscreen to her left shoulder. (Photo: BonninStudio/Stocksy)

Sunscreen Facts

The sun is a welcome sight after a long winter. But exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is the No. 1 cause of skin cancer. The best way to protect yourself is with sunscreen.
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Person squirting suncreen on their arm. (Photo: Getty Images)

D-I-Why?

Don’t Make Your Own Sunscreen Concerns about chemicals have led do-it-yourselfers to make everything from laundry detergent and soap to deodorant and toothpaste at home using natural ingredients.   As summer begins, the DIY crowd is also whipping up batches of homemade
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Your hair and scalp need protection from the sun just like your skin. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Hair Sunscreen

Don’t Forget Sunscreen for Your Hair I took my niece to the pool the other day, and as I walked out of the pool back to my table, I realized that my hair had instantly dried in the span of almost 7 minutes! Either I blow dried my hair along the way and have no recollection
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