Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and even though we know you wear sunscreen in every season (right?), there's no excuse to go without when the sun's shining. Recently, the FDA changed the rules for product makers requiring every brand to include broad-spectrum coverage. So, each sunscreen on our list protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. We've left no body part unturned, so you'll Read more

Summer's just around the corner! Before you hit the beach with your kiddie clan, it's important that you know the ins and outs of sunscreen — from the oft-confusing terminology (even the FDA is having a tough time coming to an agreement on the language) to what brands to buy. Here, a guide to decoding the lingo and what bottles, tubes, and sprays are worthy of your beach bag. Sunscreen 101 Sun Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our partners, Real Beauty: To put it simply, sunburns suck. Luckily, there are some products lurking in your kitchen that can help you take the sting out of scorched skin. More stories from RealBeauty.com:Treat Sunburned Lips Read more

Slather on the lotion! If you thought the breast vs. bottle debate was polarizing, wait until you talk to fellow playground moms about sunscreen. Though lotions and sticks protect lil ones' skin from cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays, doctors advise new mamas to use physical barriers — SPF clothing, umbrellas, and shades — rather than lotions on babies younger than 6 months old. Once tots reach Read more

Shade the rays! Parents know the importance of protecting tots from the sun's strong rays, but lathering them up with sunscreen every day only helps so much. By adding a few products to the beach bag, mama can protect her kiddos for years to come. Read more

Summer means a few changes to your beauty regimen: up the ante on the sunscreen level, choose a lighter fragrance to wear on hot nights out, and reach for the bronzer. Decades ago, though, the shift in seasons sent women running for the sun with baby oil in hand. Check out these vintage beauty ads to find out how far our thinking has come. Read more

You might like being golden brown from a tan, but prolonged sun exposure can have serious risks that go beyond a sunburn. The most common form of cancer is skin cancer, which is a shame since it's highly preventable. Fortunately it's also very treatable, although deaths still do occur from the disease. In honor of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here are five easy ways to keep yourself safe Read more

You already know that powder can mattify oily skin or create a sudsy bubble bath. Those uses are easy. But powders have other, more unusual beauty uses that might surprise you. Read on to see seven items I've tried that get their jobs done. There's, if you'll pardon the pun, a whole lotta shakin' goin' on with these. Read more

If you're going to spend significant time outside this weekend, don't forget the sunscreen. Whether your skin is very pale or very dark, slathering on SPF is the best way to protect yourself when you're outside. (Even if you don't burn, your skin absorbs the ultraviolet rays.) Need more convincing? Check out these gnarly burns to be scared straight. Read more

Parents don't toss our tots in the water when they can't swim, so why set them out in the sun without protection? As the mother of two pale eyed, fair complected children, I'm very proactive with the sunscreen. We have a stash of bottles at home and carry tubes in our cars and diaper bags. I've tested quite a few brands and these are the best of them. If you want to shield your kids from UVA Read more