On Monday, a sunscreen that blocks the type of ultraviolet radiation linked to some cancers and which has been available only outside the United States, received federal approval.

Anthelios SX, the sunscreen contains ecamsule, an ingredient better at blocking ultraviolet A, or UVA, radiation than other sunscreen ingredients currently sold in the United States

An herbal pill will now available to help ease sunburn and help the body fight against skin cancer.

Heliocare has been available in Europe for years but this summer is the first time the pill will be available in major drug stores in the United States

With the summer beach season in full swing now, a new revelation suggests that melons can help ease the pain of a sunburn by being applied before heading out underneath the sun.

The melon's extraordinary use was first discovered by a French farmer who noticed that a particular type of cantaloupe lasted longer in storage than other melons

A morning after cream for sunburn might be on the market within the next two years, pending approval by the Federal Drug Administration.

Dimericine, developed by AGI Dermatics can be applied the day after sunburn occurred to speed up the body's natural process of repairing damaged DNA

Want healthier skin and look younger too? Researchers in Germany have found that a cup of hot cocoa might be all that one needs.

The researchers found that women who drank hot cocoa for three months had developed smoother, better hydrated skin that was less vulnerable to sunburn