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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Is my sunscreen protecting me enough?
(WAVY) — A recent report states that only about a quarter of all sunscreens available today offer the complete coverage needed to fully protect yourself from the sun and is healthy enough to put on your skin. Below the surface of skin cancer Betsy Carroll, a cancer community educator with Sentara Health, said not every sunscreen is created equal."There are sunscreens that are better than others at covering, not just for preventing sunburn,…
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Health professional breaks down the importance of sunscreen
SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — With many people planning to enjoy the outdoors for Memorial Day weekend, it is important to remember sunscreen to prevent sunburn or sun poisoning. Karen Laird is a nurse practitioner with Novant Health Pediatrics Brunswick. She says sunscreen is not recommended for babies under 6 months old. If they are outside, keep them in the shade, cover their head with a hat, and dress them in a sun-shirt to keep them covered. For …
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