Sunscreen usage
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
In response to study conducted by British medical charity Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust, non-profit coalition Sun Safety Alliance maintains "it is irresponsible to suggest that sunscreens are not protective," especially at a time when unsafe tanning practices such as tanning beds are on the rise. Sun Safety Alliance adds there is an "urgent need for education about the importance of sun safe behavior and for instruction on how to properly use sunscreens." RAFT's study concluded sunscreens are not as effective at blocking UVA as previously thought, and the use of sunscreens encourages people to prolong sun exposure, posing a greater risk of skin cancer (1"The Rose Sheet" Oct. 6, 2003, p. 10)...