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Only one-quarter of sunscreens on store shelves are safe and effective, new report says

An annual report released in 2025 found that only one-quarter of over 2,200 tested sunscreens provide safe and effective sun protection in the United States.
This analysis follows prior FDA testing in 2019 showing seven chemical sunscreen ingredients absorb into the bloodstream and remain above safety levels a week after use.
Due to environmental harm and health concerns linked to chemicals like oxybenzone, multiple U.S. States and island nations have banned these ingredients to protect coral reefs and human health.
David Andrews, the Environmental Working Group’s chief science officer, warned that incorporating chemical boosters in sunscreens can reduce the amount of mineral active ingredients, potentially compromising consumer safety.
The report’s implications include increased consumer caution, ongoing calls for FDA action, and promotion of mineral sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which now appear in 43% of products and lack harmful environmental effects.

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