Sunscreen

A two-step skincare regimen involving concentrated vitamin C serum and tinted sunscreen was safe and effective in combating skin facial aging, according to a study.

This past year, medical advancements, new discoveries and FDA approvals made headlines in the world of dermatology.

The Environmental Working Group reported that about 75% of evaluated products rated poorly for skin protection from the sun and include potentially harmful ingredients, according to a press release.

Sunscreen that contained zinc, photolyase, antioxidants and peptides effectively repaired some clinical signs of photoaging and was safe with daily use, according to a study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.

Sunscreens protecting individuals from ultraviolet A and B light may provide only incomplete skin protection, according to a consensus statement from a panel of dermatology experts.

Individuals with skin of color are still underrepresented in clinical trials of sunscreens, according to a study.

Bayer is recalling unexpired Lotrimin AF and Tinactin spray products, while Coppertone is recalling 12 lots of five different aerosol sunscreen sprays, the FDA announced.

The FDA has proposed revisions to the marketing conditions for over-the-counter sunscreen products in order to improve safety and efficacy, according to a press release.

Johnson & Johnson is recalling five aerosol sunscreens under its Neutrogena and Aveeno brands after sampling showed low levels of a carcinogen in the products, according to a company press release.

Sun exposure can cause deadly skin cancers, and as summer heats up and more people begin to take advantage of the outdoors, it is important to highlight the dangers of harmful UV rays.