US EditionOnly one quarter of sunscreens on store shelves are safe and effective, new report says
- The Environmental Working Group released its 2025 Sunscreen Guide analyzing over 2,200 sunscreens available in the United States to assess safety and effectiveness.
- This report follows growing concerns after FDA tests in 2019 showed seven chemical ingredients absorb into the bloodstream and may harm coral reefs once entering waterways.
- The guide highlights that only one fourth of sunscreens provide safe, effective protection with balanced UVA and UVB coverage, while many products use chemical boosters to inflate SPF values.
- David Andrews noted that many consumers are motivated by the appeal of the highest SPF rating available, even though the FDA indicates that protection beyond SPF 60 offers only a minimal additional benefit.
- The situation underscores a need for clearer consumer messaging, further FDA action on ingredient safety, and promoting additional skin protection methods like shade and protective clothing.
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