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Topic: Sunscreen

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

Don’t believe these 10 sunscreen myths

UV rays can penetrate through clouds and still cause skin damage even on overcast days. Sunscreen should be part of your routine throughout the year.

Crystals offer glimpse into Mars’ possibly habitable past & sunscreen was a saviour 40,000 yrs ago too

New Delhi: A group of researchers from Australia studied crystal formation on the surface of Mars to determine how the Martian environment evolved. What...

Sunscreen you can eat—and avoid allergies this summer

A sun allergy or polymorphous light eruption is basically your skin’s immune system acting like a vamp from an Ekta Kapoor soap. Here’s a guide to beat the heat.

Safe in the Sun: A Guide for Sunscreen Reapplication

Keeping track of when to reapply sunscreen can be tricky amidst the day's activities. Use the timer on your phone or watch to ensure you never forget to reapply sunscreen at the recommended intervals

8 skincare essentials you should stash in your bag, come rain or shine

Keeping the right skincare products in your bag will ensure you always have a quick cure for damage caused by sun exposure, pollution, and long meetings in air-conditioned rooms.

Study Finds Long-Term Exposure to Blue Light Accelerates Skin Aging: Insights from a Comprehensive Review

Blue light, a component of High Energy Visible Light (HEVL), has long been suspected of causing various health issues.

SPF is not the only mark of a good sunscreen. Here’s what you must look out for

Hunting for the right sunscreen is tricky, especially amid a global surge in skin cancers and a rising awareness of photodamage.

Why human skin did better with sun before sunscreens

Were people always this obsessed with what the sun would do to their bodies? The short answer is 'no', and they didn’t need to be.

Not all Indians need sunscreen. There aren’t even enough studies on its effect on our skin

Sunscreen can lead to acne. But few Indians talk to dermatologists before using it.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.