Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

Sun damage is caused by UV rays that you can protect against. Some of us choose to allow sun damage either by not wearing protection on a daily basis (despite the recommendation to wear SPF every day ...

Sun damage is often to blame for premature signs of aging, which include hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. (Getty Images) As we grow older, changes to our skin — from fine lines to sagginess — ...

If you thought smoking, drinking alcohol and poor sleep habits were prime skin-damaging culprits, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, sun is by far the biggest contributor to skin damage. The warmth of ...

As summer approaches, many of us enjoy the warmth and sunshine, but it’s essential to remember that our lips can suffer just as much from sun exposure as our skin. While most people diligently apply ...

Now that summer is coming to a close, many people are likely noticing changes in their skin -- whether it's a simple tan or more serious sun damage. But aside from regularly getting checked for skin ...