Hats

Sep 12, 20235 min read

Hats | Best Sun Hats for UV Protection

To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Read more... Topics Do all hats...

Jun 7, 20234 min read

Hats | Sun protection simplified

To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Shading the face alone with a...

Jun 4, 20234 min read

Baby Sun Protection | Sunscreen, hats, clothing

It is important to take measures to protect babies, regardless of skin tone, from sunburn. The pigment in the skin does not offer full...

Jan 15, 20234 min read

Ticks | What you need to know

Ticks are a worry as they can transmit various diseases. Read more... Topics Why do we worry so much about ticks? What are the most...

Jan 14, 20236 min read

Summer Safety Tips

The summertime is filled with activities, sun, water, and bugs. Read more... Topics How can parents help keep their kids safe around...

Jan 8, 20233 min read

Hair | A natural barrier to UV, but how much protection does it really offer?

Clearly, our heads can get the first and most intense exposure to UV when outdoors. Read more... Topics Does hair offer any UV...

Jan 2, 20233 min read

Photosensitivity of the skin | UVA light matters too

Photosensitivity is a term applied to the set of symptoms or diseases that can be triggered, caused, or worsened by light exposure. Read...

Nov 7, 20224 min read

Body Surface Area and Sun Protective Clothing

We continue to research and study the benefits of UPF clothing. Read more... Topics Why did I get a sunburn when I wore sunscreen and had...