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A side-by-side comparison of a healing wound and the pale, mature scar it became roughly a year later.

Why Do Scars Turn White as They Heal?

A scar's color tells you exactly what stage of healing it is in. Here's why the final stage is almost always pale, not pink.

Health  · 27 Jul 2026, 09:24  · Sara Lindqvist
A woman applies sunscreen to her arms before going outside.

SPF 30 vs. SPF 50: The Real Math Behind the Numbers

Doubling your SPF doesn't double your protection. The real gap between SPF 30 and SPF 50 is smaller than the label suggests, and how much you apply matters more than either number.

Health  · 20 Jul 2026, 19:35  · Sara Lindqvist