Sunscreen has a simple job. It is supposed to make it possible for you to enjoy being outside on a sunny day without risking a painful sunburn or, worse, skin cancer. But it turns out not all sunscreen products are a day at the beach. Many sunscreens fail to shield you from harmful UV radiation and may contain chemicals that can lead to other serious health problems.

Not all sunscreens are created equal, so it pays to find out which sunscreen products offer solid protection without putting your health at risk in other ways. Learn more about a new generation of sunscreens that are both safe and effective.

May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this an especially good time to learn how to choose a sunscreen that can help protect you from one of the most common, and most preventable, forms of cancer.

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