Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMisleading claims suggesting that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are circulating online as Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures. Influencers and podcasters are promoting the idea that sunscreen contains “toxic” chemicals and that its increased use correlates with rising skin cancer rates. Experts, including cosmetic chemists and dermatologists, refute these claims, saying that there is no evidence that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer. They say that the rise in skin cancer rates is attributed to factors such as an ageing population, improved detection methods, and incorrect application of sunscreen, not the product itself. Sunscreens in both the UK and US are subject to stringent safety and efficacy regulations.In fullWhy misguided influencers are wrong to ditch sunscreen during Europe’s record-breaking heatwaveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
False claims about sunscreen gaining traction online
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMisleading claims suggesting that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are circulating online as Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures. Influencers and podcasters are promoting the idea that sunscreen contains “toxic” chemicals and that its increased use correlates with rising skin cancer rates. Experts, including cosmetic chemists and dermatologists, refute these claims, saying that there is no evidence that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer. They say that the rise in skin cancer rates is attributed to factors such as an ageing population, improved detection methods, and incorrect application of sunscreen, not the product itself. Sunscreens in both the UK and US are subject to stringent safety and efficacy regulations.In fullWhy misguided influencers are wrong to ditch sunscreen during Europe’s record-breaking heatwaveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
