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Flak and Tan

Most sunscreens ineffective or pose a health risk, says group


Published July 22, 2008

Some 85 percent of 952 sunscreens tested are ineffective or contain potentially harmful chemicals, says this year's annual sunscreen review by the Environmental Working Group. Click here to read this post.