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SUNSCREEN SUMMARY
Jul 7, 2008 | 3:03 PM
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You slather it on to protect your skin as you try to find a balance between sun and safety, but the products that are meant to make you glow a golden brown aren't getting very glowing reviews.

In an investigation of 952 name brand sunscreens, the Environmental Working Group found that 4 out of 5 sunscreen products offer low levels of protection from the sun- or contain ingredients that may make them unsafe to use.

4 out of 5!  That's A LOT!  So, chances are you may use one of the products they have investigated- especially when you consider that the investigation found that NOT ONE of the market leader Coppertone's 41 sunscreen products met EWG's criteria for safety and effectiveness. 

OK- you're asking- just who are these EWG people and why is it they know so much about how sunscreen works?

Their testing looked at UVB Protection, UVA Protection and stability (how fast the components in the sunscreen break down).  The EWG cites in its study the FDA, the CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association) and CHPA (Consumer Healthcare Products Association).

For a full summary of their report including a look at the sunscreen that may be in your beach bag visit the cosmeticsdatabase.com website.

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illusionsssss read my blog
Jul 7, 2008 | 5:39 PM

This blog is about me, isn't it? I was supposed to get a "natural glow". Now I glow like hot embers.
ProudAmerican read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 6:18 PM

My sun screen isn't on the bad list.
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 8:35 PM

I never use it. But I am not surprised by the findings.
silverdiva read my blog
Jul 8, 2008 | 12:03 AM

Good information - I have bookmarked that web site. Looks like I need to get a better sunscreen. My other cosmetic products are not too bad. I checked the self tanners as I regularly use (drug store kind), and was surprised they are not as hazardous as some of the sunscreens.
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