The Journal

Field notes for life outside.

Skin science, sun rituals, and what UV really does beneath the surface, from the team rebuilding suncare from within.

Person outdoors in the sun — how to prevent sunburn | REYS

Latest · June 8, 2026

How to Prevent Sunburn: Best Tips Backed by Science

Sunburn is more than redness—it’s a sign of UV-induced skin damage that accelerates aging and increases long-term skin cancer risk. Learn how to prevent sunburn with dermatologist-backed tips, proper sunscreen use, and antioxidant strategies that help protect and support your skin.

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Close-up of unevenly applied sunscreen — sunscreen's biggest weakness | REYS

June 8, 2026

Sunscreen Is Amazing. But It Has A Major Weakness.

People outdoors in summer sun — linen, UPF and sun protection | REYS

June 6, 2026

Planning On Wearing Linen In Europe? You Need To Know This

That breezy linen shirt may offer far less sun protection than you think. Here's what UPF means and which fabrics actually block UV.

Bright sky and sun — understanding the UV Index | REYS

June 6, 2026

You Check The Weather. Start Checking The UV Index Too.

The UV Index measures how strong the sun is from 0 to 11+. Here's how to read it—and why a 75° day can still be dangerous for your skin.

A suitcase in a stone archway above sunlit Mediterranean water — Europe summer sun protection | REYS

June 6, 2026

What To Know Before You Go To Europe This Summer

Athens, Rome, and Ibiza can hit UV Index 11 in summer. Here's what to know about sun protection before your European trip.

Close-up of a woman's freckled skin under a sun hat — collagen and sun damage | REYS

June 6, 2026

Collagen Powder Is Cute. But It's Not Saving Your Collagen.

Up to 90% of visible skin aging is from UV. Before you buy more collagen powder, here's why preserving collagen matters more than replacing it.

An older man with zinc sunscreen on his face, out on the water — why men face higher skin cancer risk | REYS

June 6, 2026

Did You Know Men Are More Likely To Get Skin Cancer? Here's Why.

Men are about twice as likely to die from melanoma as women. Here's why—and what every outdoor guy should do about it.

Golfer mid-swing on a sunlit course — golf, UV exposure and skin aging | REYS

June 6, 2026

Your Golf Game Isn't Aging. Your Skin Is.

Play golf twice a week and you log 400+ hours of sun a year. Up to 90% of visible skin aging is UV-driven. Here's how to protect your skin.

A tennis player resting on the court beside her racket and balls in bright sun — sun protection for tennis players | REYS

June 6, 2026

Tennis Players Have A Unique Sun Exposure Challenge

Tennis happens at the sunniest hours of the day. Here's why players need layered sun protection—and how to build it.

Surfer waxing her board on a sunny beach — sun protection for surfers | REYS

June 6, 2026

The Surfer's Sun Protection Problem

Saltwater and sweat break down sunscreen fast. Here's how surfers build a layered sun protection strategy that actually lasts.

Golfer putting on the green under open sky — sun protection for golfers | REYS

June 6, 2026

Why Golfers May Be Getting More Sun Than They Realize

A round of golf means 4–5 hours of UV exposure. Here's why golfers need more than sunscreen to protect their skin.

Runner stretching on an outdoor track in the sun — sun protection for runners | REYS

June 6, 2026

Why Runners Need More Than Sunscreen

Runners log hundreds of hours of UV exposure a year without realizing it. Here's why sunscreen alone isn't enough—and how to build a layered sun protection routine.

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