SUNSCREEN: WHAT'S SAFE & WHAT WORKS
A guide to sunscreens brought to you by the researchers
at the Environmental Working Group.
Find out what ingredient combinations work the longest, which products do the best job at blocking the sun's rays, and what ingredients you should avoid.
WHAT NOT TO BUY
Major gaps in public health laws allow cosmetics companies to use almost any ingredient they choose — even lead, mercury, and placenta.
Ingredients in any kind of product — from sunscreen and mascara to deodorant and baby shampoo — are sold to consumers with no restrictions and no requirement for safety testing. Check out EWG's list of ingredients and products you should avoid when making your next shopping decision.
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MERCURY IN MASCARA!?
It's true. EWG's researchers list the products and ingredients you should avoid in What Not to Buy.
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