Don't Trust Sunscreens, Group Says
Environmental Group Says Protections Exaggerated
POSTED: Thursday, May 27, 2010
UPDATED: 9:53 am EDT May 27, 2010
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Most sunscreens do not offer the protection they claim, the Environmental Working Group said in a news release.The group said that even sunscreens with high SPF ratings do not protect against one type of ultraviolet radiation -- UVA -- that can damage skin without causing burns. It also said that many products do not deliver the promised protection of their SPF ratings.But they also said that part of the reason for the decreased protection is that people do not use as much as they are supposed to.The group gave 8 percent of the 500 sunscreens it tested a favorable rating.It also suggested that people avoid products with vitamin A, because there are concerns that vitamin A may raise the risks of cancer when it is exposed to sunlight. However, the news release points out that this link is not conclusive.The group said the best way to avoid skin damage is to stay out of the sun or use hats and shirts to protect skin.
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