Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ab

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun. In recent years, wearing sunscreen has gone from a dreaded chore to a solid daily habit — and for good reason. With the Earth getting warmer, protecting your skin from UVA (a major contributor to...

By Justin TomlinsonPublished April 29, 2026Updated April 29, 20261 source