The danger of skin cancer certainly hasn't disappeared during the age of coronavirus, and using sunscreen is more important than ever, experts say. And while survival rates are getting better, melanoma is still the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. 2008 Swiss study found oxybenzone or one of four other sunscreen chemicals in 85% of breast milk samples, sparking concern that newborns could be exposed. FDA's new guidelines blockedThe FDA has been working on more stringent guidelines on sunscreen testing and safety for decades. In fact the SPF (sun protection factor) of sunscreens applies only to the UVB rays that cause sunburn and not the UVA rays that also damage and age the skin.

Source: CNN May 21, 2020 04:30 UTC