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How Safe is Your Sunscreen?
August 27th, 2011
Choosing the best sun protection for your family

by: Nancy Ripton
In This Article
Sunscreen Safety
    

  • 40% of brand-name sunscreens fail to provide proper sun protection or contain hazardous chemicals.
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  • SPF only protects you from the sun's superficial UVB rays.
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  • To protect your children's skin from UVA rays, choose a sunscreen with at least a 7% concentration of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
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  • Avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone.
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  • The airborne chemicals in powder and spray sun care could be bad for baby's lungs.
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Let's face it, baby skin burns fast. But even if you buy a sunscreen specially labeled for children, it may not provide the protection they need. Here's how to make sure your child gets the ultimate sun protection:


Put Your Sunscreen to the Test


The Environmental Working Group (EWG), tested almost 2,000 sunscreens for effectiveness and safety. Two of five brand-name sunscreens either failed to protect skin from sun damage and/or contained hazardous chemicals. (Click Here to find out how your sunscreen measures up.)


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