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AOL News Explains Environmental Working Group's Fourth Annual Sunscreen Guide

AOL News – Study: Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer – “Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives, according to an evaluation of those products released today. AOL News also has learned through documents and interviews that the Food and Drug Administration has known of the potential danger for as long as a decade without alerting the public, which the FDA denies. The study was released with Memorial Day weekend approaching…The white goop, creams and ointments might prevent sunburn. But don’t count on them to keep the ultraviolet light from destroying your skin cells and causing tumors and lesions, according to researchers at Environmental Working Group. In their annual report to consumers on sunscreen, they say that only 39 of the 500 products they examined were considered safe and effective to use.”

  • “The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Sunscreen Guide to 1,400 sunscreens, lip balms and moisturizers tells you what you need to know to find safe and effective sunscreens. EWG’s exclusive scientific analysis helps you avoid red-flag ingredients like vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) and oxybenzone. EWG gives you straight talk about SPF. “Good sun protection means sunscreens — and a whole lot more. The International Agency for Research on Cancer recommends clothing, hats and shade as primary protection. “Sunscreens should not be the first choice for skin cancer prevention,” it says, “and should not be used as the sole agent for protection against the sun…”
  • Link to EWG’s full report
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