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Keep Out Of Direct Sunlight Emergency Sunscreen

Anita Techviva — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:00:37 +0000

As Geeks, we would rather stay inside and never see the light of day, but once in awhile someone gets up to go the store, to the beach, or elsewhere, then we are in danger of getting that sunburn. That is why all Geeks should have the Keep Out Of...

Lichens to help produce next-gen sunscreens

Shivangi Keprate — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:30:28 +0000

Tapping the UV blocking and antioxidant quality of lichens, scientists have found a way out for making effective sunscreen lotions. Harmful effect of UV rays is known to all but commercial sunscreens available in the market are not efficient enough...

Tips to apply sunscreen more effectively

Anupam Agnihotri — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:44:51 +0000

Before going out in the sun, question that strikes the brain is how to prevent the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The answer is simple- by using sunscreen lotions. However, sometimes sunscreen lotions are used quite inappropriately,...

Denim, woolies protect the best from sun, not sunscreen: Experts

Irani — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:17:49 +0000

With the summers in, make denim your fashion statement. It’s not because, the trend is in for this hot summer, but it is to help you keep the sun’s rays away. Scientists have suggested the people living in UK to wear thick fabrics like...

Sun exposure in childhood may lead to skin cancer later in life

Ravneet — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:16:04 +0000

All of us are aware of deadly skin cancer. But, a new study has urged parents to shade their kids from harmful UV rays. The warning comes as a result of a study that has found strong evidence that overall sun exposure in childhood results in...

Sunscreen safety is called into question

Korey — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:20:49 +0000

For years, dermatologists have told us sunscreen protects skin. Now, many people are questioning that advice after an environmental group challenged the safety of many popular...

Olay eclipses the competition

Anirudh Srinivasan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:38:47 +0000

This ad by Saatchi & Saatchi for Olay is an excellent example of creativity at full stream. When competitors usually come up with a brilliant ad campaign, like how Ponds did, you have to think of something special to outdo them. The message of...

Do sunscreens really work?

Jaiyant Cavale — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:21:01 +0000

A non-profit group in the US claims that most sunscreens either don’t work or are hazardous to health, but the sunscreen industry rejects the charge.

Sunscreen not the 'frontline defense' against skin cancer

Irani — Sat, 12 May 2007 07:48:24 +0000

Stop trusting those sunscreens shelved at mostly all market stores. They are not the ‘front line’ defenses for you against harmful rays that can risk skin cancer. Experts advice you to either wear sun-blocking clothing or stay out of...

Global Warming due to thinning of Earth's 'Sunscreen': NASA

Anupam — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 05:46:01 +0000

Earth is covered with a layer of volcanic dust, pollution and other aerosol particles that act as a sunscreen protecting the Earth from the powerful rays of the Sun and also combating Global Warming. Since the 1990s, this layer is fast...