US Sunscreens Underperform Compared to International Options Amid Heatwave
TL;DR
US sunscreens are considered less effective against UVA rays compared to those available in other countries due to regulatory differences, but they are still safe and effective when used properly. Experts recommend using broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreens daily, especially during heatwaves, and suggest mineral sunscreens for better protection.
- As a heatwave approaches, experts say US sunscreens are less effective than those abroad The Guardian
- Why Europe still has better sunscreens than the U.S. Axios
- Why Is Sunscreen in the U.S. So Mid? The Cut
- US House bill targets modernization of FDA sunscreen ingredient approvals Cosmetics Design North America
- Bureaucratic Sunburn: What the FDA Won’t Let You Prevent Cato Institute
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