Sunscreen myths debunked as experts defend its safety during heatwave

Online claims that sunscreen causes skin cancer are circulating amid Europe’s heatwave. Dermatologists and cosmetic chemists say there’s no evidence linking sunscreen to cancer, noting that rising skin cancer rates are more likely due to an ageing population, better detection, and improper sunscreen application. Sunscreens are tightly regulated in the UK and US, making these claims unfounded.