As I gaze at the display of brightly colored bottles and tubes, I contemplate the multitude of choices. Lotion, stick, or spray? Broad spectrum, water resistant, or reef friendly? Oil free, lightweight, or tropical scent? Is a higher SPF better? With so many options, how do you choose a safe sunscreen?
Your skin is the second largest organ of your body. Do you want to smear chemicals on your skin that you cannot pronounce or spell? Using sunscreen is recommended, since skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. However, the availability of a sunscreen product does not guarantee its safety.
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