Sunscreen SPF Testing Methods Questioned, May Give False Sense of Security

A CBC article highlights concerns that the imprecise lab testing methods used by sunscreen manufacturers to assign SPF numbers could be misleading Canadians and providing a false sense of security regarding sun protection.

27 Feb, 09:00 — 27 Feb, 09:00

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Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise method of lab testing, which could be giving Canadians a false sense of security when using sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun.

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Sunscreen SPF Testing Methods Questioned, May Give False Sense of Security

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Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

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