A Black cosmetic chemist studying at UCLA has developed a new mineral sunscreen that eliminate the white cast usually ...

The understanding of the global zinc cycle in our oceans has important implications in the context of warming oceans. A warmer climate increases erosion, leading to more dust in the atmosphere and ...

"I think it's going to be a good step in the right direction for getting everyone to wear sunscreen and prevent skin cancer," ...

Results confirm that mixtures of Zn-aggregates/micro-polymers were naturally leached/released from the commercial products, revealing worrying environmental ...

UCLA researchers have developed a mineral sunscreen formulation that significantly reduces the white, chalky cast that keeps many people from wearing sun protection daily. For decades, dermatologists ...

Researchers have created the first full picture of how zinc circulates in the Southern Ocean, affecting marine life and the whole planet's carbon cycle. In a study published in Science 1 the team ...

Damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is the leading preventable cause of skin cancer in the U.S.; hence, ...

Zinc oxide remains one of the best forms of sun protection thanks to its ability to block both UVB and UVA rays. However, few really appreciate its thick white look – except, maybe, lifeguards in the ...