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June 16, 2006

Most Sunscreens Don’t Prevent Cancer

Filed under:  — cyberhobo at 8:49 am

Seems like we need a reminder of this now and then. Most sunscreens block the UVB spectrum, preventing a burn, but not the UVA that causes wrinkles and cancer.

Experts say the best protection against UVA is a sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or avobenzone.

(Via  GetOutdoors)


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