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Are You Getting Enough Protection From Your Sunscreen?

ABC 30 CA
Published June 19, 2007

A new study says, probably not. The environmental working group says 84% of the 700 sunscreens it tested don't provide adequate protection for your family. Coppertone sports sunblock, a popular choice, was one of the worst in the study, while "badger SPF 30" scored the highest. The researchers say it's important for you to buy a sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 30, and to remember to re-apply it often.
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