"With [UPF] clothing, you don't have to worry about that. The clothes will always provide the same degree of UPF that is on the label," he says. So while sunscreen can lose its effectiveness if you ...

Protect yourself and your kids with sun protection clothes, hats, sunglasses, and other products that are effectively UV resistant and stylish. Increased awareness of the power of ultra violet rays to ...

Q I just moved to an apartment complex with a great outdoor swimming pool. At this time of year I plan to swim most days, but don't want to jeopardize my health. I'll bet you have good suggestions for ...

When it comes to advice on how to shield your body from harmful UV radiation, sunscreen tends to get all the glory. But wearing sun-protective clothing is the true best form of protection—not only can ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as “sun-protective clothing?” If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all?-- John Sugarman, San Diego, CA While there will ...

Kids and babies have thinner, more sensitive skin, making it essential for parents — and their little ones — to develop good sun-protection habits from the get-go. “Getting kids used to sun protection ...