EWG Warms To Sunscreen Use, But Maintains U.S. Products Are Subpar
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
EWG’s 2014 guide offers its perspective on available sun-protection options for U.S. consumers based on a survey of more than 700 sunscreens and SPF-labeled moisturizers. With its Sun Safety education campaign launched with the report, EWG takes a clearer advocacy stance regarding sunscreen use.
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