But is all sunscreen the same?

Are there potentially-harmful ingredients lurking within?

Is sunscreen a safe way to protect ourselves from skin cancer?

Woman applying sunscreen

Now, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn’t so sure.

EWG is especially worried about the effect of oxybenzone, which studies show may mimic hormones.

Is sunscreen still a safe option?

woman applying sunscreen

So aside from looking to use UV protective clothing and sunhats, should people still use sunscreen?

“We should take into account the available scientific data so far,” explains Sahni.

We also know that damage to the skin from UV radiation is the number one cause of skin cancer.

Mother applying sunscreen on baby