More Than 90% Of Sunscreens Flunk Environmental Group's Test
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Environmental Working Group slams the vast majority of sunscreen products on the market and takes special issue with those containing vitamin A compound retinyl palmitate, saying it may increase the risk of skin cancer when exposed to sun
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