Is sunscreen really toxic? – podcast

For many of us, slathering on sunscreen to protect our skin in the summer months is a no-brainer. But recently social media has been awash with influencers airing their concerns about the potential dangers of this seemingly innocuous product. So is there anything to the claims that sunscreen is toxic? To find out, Madeleine Finlay is joined by the Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample. He explains where the science stands on the safety of sunscreen and what we can do to protect our skin all year roundAs influencers spread ‘toxic’ claims, what is the truth about sunscreen?Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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