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Many Sunscreens Don't Work

An environmental research group says most sunscreens don't protect adequately

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Jul 3, 2008 8:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – That sunscreen you slather on this holiday weekend may be worthless at protecting you from sun damage, an environmental research group claims, and may contain unsafe chemicals. Of 900 sunscreens tested, only 15% met the group's criteria for safety and effectiveness by providing broad-spectrum protection...   Read full story »

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