UVA
Coverage of UVA in the Nexus archive.
- Dozens of products tested to find most effective sunscreens
Consumer Reports tested over 100 sunscreen products to evaluate their effectiveness against UVB and UVA rays. The top-rated sunscreen was Coppertone Water Babies Lotion SPF 50, while Eucerin Advanced Hydration Spray SPF 50 led among sprays. The report emphasizes choosing broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and highlights that lotions often provide better application visibility than sprays.
- Do you need ‘personalized sunlight’? New device boosts vitamin D —without going outside
A new light therapy device called Solius Pro eliminates 95% of UVA in sunlight, delivering UVB to stimulate vitamin D production. It requires a 5-minute weekly session.
- A better sunscreen has been available in Europe for 25 years. It just became legal to sell in the U.S.
The U.S. FDA approved bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient used in Europe and Asia for decades, as the first new over-the-counter sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. since 1999. The approval, effective June 9, 2026, highlights a long-awaited addition to U.S. sun protection options.