For years, the biggest complaint about mineral sunscreens has been the ghostly purple or white film they leave behind. While ...

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

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

Scientists report that reshaping zinc oxide particles may reduce the white residue common in mineral sunscreens. UCLA scientists have created a new mineral sunscreen formula designed to reduce the ...

Damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is the leading preventable cause of skin cancer in the U.S.; hence, dermatologists often advise people to apply sun protection daily to reduce ...

Walk down any skincare aisle and you’ll notice something interesting happening – zinc oxide is everywhere. From high-end mineral sunscreens to drugstore diaper creams, this white powdery ingredient ...

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 ...

Scientists have developed a new approach to formulating mineral sunscreen that could prevent it from leaving a white cast on the skin.