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Report: Coppertone leads sunscreens not recommended

Barton Publishing, Inc., Bob Condor
Published July 9, 2008

Just in time for the sunniest months of summer, the Environmental Working Group has published an updated report on the effectiveness—make that both effectiveness and ineffectiveness–of sunscreen products. The news is not positive if Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutragena are on the label. EWG first made its mark rating fruits and vegetables for pesticide residue, publishing a highly viewed list of Top 10 best and worst (let’s just say Chilean grapes did not fare well). The Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group has expanded its research range to include a deep and informative cosmetics database over the last few years, including a monster sunscreen report first published last summer. Click here to read this post.
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