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Fact Check: Are Sunscreen Chemicals More Harmful Than UV Rays?

John Hopkins Expert Busts Sunscreen Myth: Are Sunscreen Chemicals More Harmful Than UV Rays?

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Aarushi Bhadury

Updated Sep 9, 2025 | 04:09 PM IST
SummarySunscreen is an important part of skincare that healthcare officials urge people to do regularly, however many people are skeptical. There are many claims in social media that cause people to question whether they should apply sunscreen or not. Here is what John Hopkins experts say about these sunscreen myths.

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