The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia - the world's skin cancer capital
5 days ago
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- Australia faces a sunscreen scandal as popular brands fail to meet SPF claims.
- Independent tests revealed many sunscreens, including high-end products, offer inadequate protection.
- Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF 50+ was found to have an SPF of only 4.
- Other affected brands include Neutrogena, Banana Boat, Bondi Sands, and Cancer Council.
- The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) launched an investigation into the findings.
- Ultra Violette recalled Lean Screen after inconsistent lab results.
- Customers express anger and loss of trust in sunscreen brands.
- Experts highlight the difficulty in sunscreen formulation and testing variability.
- Regulations exist, but enforcement is key to ensuring product efficacy.
- Daily sunscreen use, even at lower SPF, significantly reduces skin cancer risk.