Health Insider Most sunscreens may contain harmful ingredients, research group says Justin Boggs
An annual report by the Environmental Working Group claims that 77% of sunscreens on the market offer inadequate skin protection, contain potentially harmful ingredients, or both. Out of more than 2,200 products analyzed by EWG, fewer than 500 meet its criteria for effectiveness and safety, the nonprofit, which advocates for the removal of toxic chemicals […]
FDA Issues Orders Clarifying Rules for Marketing Sunscreens
WASHINGTON — The FDA on Friday issued two orders officials say are aimed at making sunscreens safer and clarifying requirements regarding active ingredients, although for now there won’t be any noticeable effect on which sunscreen products consumers see on retail shelves. “Americans can reduce risks from sun exposure with continued use of sun protection measures, […]