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Stunning Results From Sunscreen Testing

One-third of tested products deliver less than half their promised effect. Plus, it's a brain hazard, can cause reproductive problems and some cause widespread damage to multiple organs.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Jul 26, 2023
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Many sunscreens are far less effective than claimed on the label and 24 of the 73 products evaluated offered less than half of the protection promised by their stated SPF

  • SPF applies to UVB rays only, and not UVA, which are actually responsible for most of the UV damage. To protect against UVA, you need to look for a broad-spectrum produ…

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