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Sunshine season: Here are the best sunscreens for your skin, wallet
Read full article: Sunshine season: Here are the best sunscreens for your skin, walletSummertime is rapidly approaching in Michigan, which means we’ll be seeing much more sunshine. And where there’s sun, there are harmful rays that can significantly damage our skin.
Coppertone recalls 12 sunscreen products due to presence of carcinogen
Read full article: Coppertone recalls 12 sunscreen products due to presence of carcinogenCoppertone is recalling 12 sunscreen spray products due to the presence of benzene, a human carcinogen that could cause increased risk of cancer.
What to look for when choosing sunscreen
Read full article: What to look for when choosing sunscreenExperts suggest wearing sunscreen all day long when spending time outdoors, especially in the summer -- but with so many brands and types of sunscreen to choose from, picking the right one can be overwhelming.
Survey finds many adults lack basic sun safety knowledge
Read full article: Survey finds many adults lack basic sun safety knowledgeWith summertime inching closer and closer, it’s safe to assume that you’ll be spending some time outdoors soon. But do you know how to protect your skin from all that fun in the sun?
Sunscreen safety changes on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic -- heres why
Read full article: Sunscreen safety changes on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic -- heres whyIt isnt clear how harmful some of these chemicals are if absorbed, but studies have found both oxybenzone and octinoxate in breast milk. Both Florida and Hawaii have placed restrictions on the use of the chemicals as both appear to damage coral reefs. The Environmental Working Group release an annual guide to sunscreens with safety ratings -- view it here. The CARES Act does require the FDA to provide new sunscreen regulations within 18 months. The FDA is expected to reintroduce the changes that we expected to see this year.