Reuters - Sunscreen Ingredients Really Do Seep into the Blood. Is That Bad?

Adam Friedman, MD, interim chair of the Department of Dermatology, spoke to Reuters about a new study showing that active chemicals in sunscreen soak into the skin. Friedman said that more research is needed to determine if this is safe or unsafe. The study was also discussed by HealthDay and KFGO (Fargo, North Dakota).

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