A severe, blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chance of developing melanoma later in life. Yet every year, we see local news channels broadcast stories of kids getting sunburned. And research suggests that kids are spending too much time unprotected in the sun. With our understanding of the dangers of …

Previously in this blog, we have examined claims against Oxybenzone. One of the most persistant is that oxybenzone disrupts our hormones and can even cause cancer. Although there is still no concrete evidence to support the danger of oxybenzone in sunscreen to HUMANS, there is mounting evidence that it, as well as several other common …

What about Spray Sunscreen? Use of Spray Sunscreen has risen sharply over the past few years, with most major sunscreen manufacturers offering a spray option in their product lineup. The reason for the popularity of spray sunscreen is simple—convenience. It takes less time to apply a spray than a lotion, and parents especially seem to …

The Sunscreen Innovation Act, a Bill recently introduced in congress promises to loosen up gridlock at the FDA to get it to act more swiftly on approving newer sunscreen ingredients—some of which have been available in Europe, Mexico and Asia for over a decade. Considering that skin cancer rates continue to climb, it’s too bad …

Today, I’m taking this blog to a more personal level. I love to play golf. I’ve been pretty much addicted since I started playing at age 13. My family moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1971, just prior to me starting Junior High School. It was there that my love affair began. Shortly after I entered …