Part 3....Does FDA believe sunscreens are still safe and effective? Do consumers need to throw away the sunscreens they are currently using? A. The ingredients in FDA-approved sunscreens marketed today have been used for many years, and FDA has no reason to believe these products are not safe and effective when used as directed. Therefore, FDA is not advising consumers to throw away their current sunscreen products. Sunscreens on the shelf today may have varying levels of ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation protection, but by next year, sunscreens that claim to provide UVA protection, otherwise known as broad spectrum protection, will be required to pass FDAs standardized test. This broad spectrum test will enable consumers to determine the level of UVA protection a sunscreen provides in addition to its ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation protection. This information will allow them to better manage their skin cancer and early skin aging risks. FDA does not want consumers to stop using currently marketed sunscreens in the meantime, as these products still offer sun protection. It is also important to note that FDA is not questioning the safety of any ingredients used in marketed sunscreens. FDA believes the risk of not using sunscreen is much greater than any potential risk posed by sunscreen ingredients. **We always tell you to NEVER throw away your existing products before you buy something new. We will be more than happy to take a look at the products you are currently using and let you know if they meet the new FDA guidelines. ALL of the products we carry, meet and exceed these guidelines! Have a SPA-tastic day and remember to wear your sunblock!!
Posted on: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:52:09 +0000
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