Most of us know that sunscreen is a key way to protect areas of our skin that are not easily covered by clothing from excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
But it’s been a rough year for sunscreens.
In June, testing by Choice identified 16 products on Australian shelves that don’t provide the SPF protection they claimed.
In July, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released a review recommending that the amount of certain chemical ingredients allowed in sunscreens should be lowered.
Since then, several other sunscreens have been recalled or are under review, either due to manufacturing defects or concerns about poor SPF coverage.
All this has left many of us feeling confused about which sunscreens are safe, effective, and do what they say on the label.
Here’s what you need to know so you can stay safe this summer.
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