by Anna | Dec 21, 2022 | Article
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredient used in sunscreens, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 
by Anna | Dec 21, 2022 | Article
The report, Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health, calls on the U.S. EPA to conduct an ecological risk assessment of UV filters to characterize possible risks to aquatic... 
by Anna | Dec 21, 2022 | Article
The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to all FDA-approved sunscreens as an important part of sun safe practices. 
by Anna | Dec 21, 2022 | Article
Slathering on sunscreen whenever you’re spending time al fresco should be a no-brainer — even when it’s cloudy — to protect against skin damage and cancers. But deciding which sunscreen to wear can require some research. 
by Anna | Dec 21, 2022 | Resource
Hawaii has the highest rate of melanoma caused by UV radiation compared to other US states. And a recent study suggested that in some of Hawaii’s communities, up to 97% of melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — can be attributed to UV exposure. 
by Hawaii for Sun Safety | Mar 2, 2021 | Resource
Brad Dang grew up in Hawaii like most kids—boogie boarding, sur ıng and playing soccer all day with little to no sun protection. “Like most kids, we put on sunscreen maybe once and then played outside for hours a day.” 
by Hawaii for Sun Safety | Nov 11, 2020 | Resource
Like many, Rick Varley spent most of his youth in the sun with little to no protection. After noticing that a sore on his shoulder was not healing, Rick consulted his doctor who referred him to dermatologist Dr. Todd Bessinger. Shortly after he was diagnosed with... 
by Hawaii for Sun Safety | Nov 11, 2020 | Resource
Like many Hawaii residents, Mindy Clepper loves the ocean. However, she is extra cautious of sun exposure, not only because of her fair skin, but also because nearly ten years ago she received the life-changing news that a dark freckle on her shoulder was melanoma.... 
by Hawaii for Sun Safety | Jul 23, 2020 | Article
In July 2018, Hawaii passed a law to prohibit the future sale of sunscreens containing benzophene-3 and octinoxate, claiming these two chemicals increase coral bleaching, and have significant harmful impacts on Hawaii’s marine environment. 
by Hawaii for Sun Safety | Jul 16, 2020 | Resource
Here in Hawaii, we experience beautiful weather year-round, so there’s lots of time spent outdoors. But all that time in the sun can damage our skin and lead to skin cancer, especially if we don’t take the proper precautions to protect ourselves. 
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