Social media posts claiming sunscreen causes cancer are spreading fast — but experts and studies say otherwise. Can sunscreen protect from melanoma, or do they increase the risk of skin cancer?
Seems dumb? Not all sunscreen is created equal for starters. There must be thousands of different kinds. I’m sure that at least some have some weirdo chemical that’s a problem with sustained exposure. But even in those cases it’s probably better odds than the risk the sun poses. Like bullets may cause cancer too, but if you get shot it’s probably not the primary concern.
Seems dumb? Not all sunscreen is created equal for starters. There must be thousands of different kinds. I’m sure that at least some have some weirdo chemical that’s a problem with sustained exposure. But even in those cases it’s probably better odds than the risk the sun poses. Like bullets may cause cancer too, but if you get shot it’s probably not the primary concern.