Sunscreens Can Damage Skin, Researchers Find

Filters in sunscreens that keep out ultraviolet radiation can generate compounds that attack skin cells, say UCR chemistsRIVERSIDE, Calif. ?Are sunscreens always beneficial, or can they be detrimental to users? A research team led by UC Riverside chemists reports that unless people out in the sun apply sunscreen often, the sunscreen itself can become harmful to the skin.>>> Discuss This Story

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