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Here comes the sun(screen)

Nuances in effectiveness, safety, and more.

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Dr Michelle Wong
Jun 04, 2024
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Summer is here! While sunscreen may seem like an easy health decision, many people, especially younger and health-conscious ones, have doubts. Sunscreen health advice and rumors are everywhere on social media, and we’re seeing it reflected in national surveys:  

  • 1 in 7 younger adults think daily sunscreen use is more harmful than direct sun. 

  • 1 in 4 belie…

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I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD, science educator and cosmetic chemist, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are and aren't worth buying, using science.
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