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Most Sunscreens Don’t Protect Against Premature Aging

University of Michigan researchers call for better active ingredients.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The cosmetic industry has been asking FDA to approve more effective sunscreen for years. Now academics are calling for the same thing. Results of the study were brought to light by the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition. New research by the University of Michigan shows that even low levels of exposure to a common component of sunlight—ultraviolet A1, or UVA1—can cause damage at the molecular level after just a few short days. UVA1 light makes up most of the natural UV light we are expo...

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