The Goth’s Guide to Pristine Sun Protection
I’m not aware of any scientific literature on the subject, but the rate of skin cancer among members of the goth subculture is probably very low. Their dedication to a…
What the UV Index Actually Means
We get sunlight every day, but some days the ultraviolet rays are stronger than others. You know this intuitively if you’re prone to burning: You probably skip the sunscreen if…
What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Sunburn Starts Peeling
A sunburn that’s severe enough to peel is a sign that you fucked up—you should have worn sunscreen, or reapplied it after swimming, or made sure somebody helped you get…
Your Rash Might Be a Sun Allergy
Photo: Stanislav71 (Shutterstock) For all the good things it does for us, the sun can also be a menace: It can burn your skin, mess with your eyes, and even…
Put These Things in a Cooler for Your Baby’s First Beach Trip
Photo: Elena Stepanova (Shutterstock) You may have already bought your baby an adorable sun hat and a bottle of sunscreen, but there are a few other considerations you’ll need to…
How to Protect Your Vehicle From Sun and Heat Damage
Photo: LeManna (Shutterstock) You know you need sunscreen and layers to protect you from the sun, lest you get a bad sunburn. It stands to reason that if UV rays…
Is It Actually Bad to Leave Sunscreen on Overnight?
Photo: NadyaEugene (Shutterstock) Every year around this time, as I kiss my children good night in the calm, dark quiet of their rooms, I smell something that fills me with…
All the Ways You Should Be Using Witch Hazel but Aren’t
Photo: Maren Winter (Shutterstock) Witch hazel is a flowering shrub found in North American and Japan. Its leaf, bark, and twigs contain tannins that have medicinal qualities. When distilled into…
12 Myths About Sunscreen You Need to Stop Believing
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) The CDC’s guidelines (and manufacturers’ instructions) will tell you to reapply sunscreen after two hours. There’s a belief that this is the case because sunscreen used to…
FFS, Sunscreen Isn’t Bad for You
Photo: verona studio (Shutterstock) If you’re trying to get views on social media, it’s hard to do it by telling people things they already know are true. Instead, you’ve got…