How Much Sunscreen Is Enough?

There are many forms of application for sunscreen, so this is not a one size fits all practice. For spray-on sunscreens make sure you are using enough to have an even sheen of sunscreen across bare...

The Best Christmas Gifts For Your Teen This Winter

If you’re feeling a little confused about what to get your teen for Christmas, UV Skinz® is here with some of this year’s best Christmas gifts for teens, like these five never-fail gift ideas teen...

How Bad Is It To Tan With Coconut Oil?

Over the past few decades consumers have started shopping for more natural and organic products, which include sunscreen. One trend we've seen is people using coconut oil instead of sunscreen. Tod...

Steps Against Melanoma

The AIM at Melanoma Foundation is at it again, and UV Skinz is excited to be a part of it. AIM’s annual Steps Against Melanoma walks are back for 2021 and we are a proud sponsor.

20 Years Since Melanoma Changed Everything

Today marks 20 years since we lost Darren to Melanoma. He was 32 years old. Our boys were 1, 3 and 6. It was three days after our entire country was whirling from the shock of the infamous Sept 11t...

UV Rays Affect Us Even When We Think We Are Safe

A majority of sun exposure can be attributed to day-to-day activities, such as walking to your car, taking out the trash, or routine housework. However, what most people don’t realize is that they ...

Why UPF Shirts Are Better Than Cotton T-Shirts

Learn all about the differences between t-shirts and UPF shirts when it comes to sun protection and why you should go with a UPF shirt every time on the UV Skinz's blog. 

Melanoma Under Your Fingernails

Your monthly skin cancer self-examination may not be thorough enough. That is, unless you are checking your fingernails and toenails.

My Story: Carole Butler

I come from a long line of beach lovers. Each summer my grandparents would rent a huge oceanfront house at the Jersey shore for the immediate family. Unless it was raining, my sister and I were on ...