If there's one beauty product that knows no seasonal bounds, it's sunscreen. Though the warm-weathered season is prime time to slather on the good stuff, hopefully you have it on year-round. From the top SPF products to the FDA's new rules on sunscreen, get caught up now on what you need to know about protecting your skin. The Best Sunscreens For All Skin Types Beyond Sunscreen: 5 Other Ways Read more

It's been a long time coming, and after 33 years with no major updates on sunscreen labeling, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down. Starting next year, manufacturers will be required to eliminate SPF confusion by making it clearer as to what level and type of protection sunscreens provide. "These changes will help people make better-informed decisions about how to use Read more

Reader dreamalittledream recently asked for tips on keeping her newly colored hair from fading in the sun in the BellaSugar Q and A group in the Bella Community. It's a great question, because while we're sure you're in the habit of applying sunscreen to your face and body, perhaps the hair doesn't get the SPF protection it might need, too. So, to find out how to help keep your coiffure from Read more

I'm hitting the beach this weekend, so I wanted to run to the drugstore to quickly grab some sunscreen. Seems easy enough, but when I saw all the different bottles, I just stood and stared. Why are there so many to choose from? It makes it really confusing as a consumer. Being fair-skinned, the SPF is a cinch; I always go for 55 or higher. And because I exercise outdoors and spend time in the Read more

By now, you've likely heard that Gisele Bündchen has taken a lot of flak after recently making an antisunscreen comment, saying, "I cannot put this poison on my skin . . . I do not use anything synthetic." As you can imagine, her words sparked an uproar within the medical community, with Dolival Loao of Brazil's National Cancer Institute noting that sunscreen is beneficial for its ability to Read more

A former high school chemistry teacher and self-confessed "skin care junkie," Marie Veronique Nadeau started Marie Veronique Organics after becoming frustrated with the lack of decent sunscreen options in stores. So she decided to make some of her own, and the rest is history. From DIY mask ideas to advice on when to start using antiaging products to the reasoning behind why oil on the face is a Read more

If you take your sun protection seriously, here's just the app for you: Coppertone MyUVAlert. Even if you're not quite as diligent about SPF, you'll at least take away some sage advice from this application. Just type in your zip code, or the zip of any other US city, and you'll get the current UV index, along with advice on what to do to protect yourself based on the reading. You can then Read more

Not only does a lip conditioner help soften lips, but it also creates a smoother surface, allowing your lipstick to wear longer. Some conditioners are even formulated with SPF. Whee! For maximum impact: Apply lip conditioner, like Aveda Nourish-Mint Lip Treatment ($15) and then gently sweep over with a lightly powdered powder brush before applying lipstick. This helps lipstick adhere and stay Read more