‼️ Sunscreen ‼️

Wearing sunscreen is ESSENTIAL - it is one of the most effective ways to prevent skin cancer, extrinsic ageing and skin discolouration. There are often many debates to whether physical, chemical or hybrid sunscreen is better. As long as the sunscreen offers broad-spectrum (UVA + UVB) protection with a minimum of SPF30, choose ones that you like and would use on a regular basis 🙌🏻 ✨ A recent test that found Benzene in various brands and batches of sunscreen and after-sun care products has sparked fear amongst many people regarding the use of sunscreen ✨ Valisure (a pharmacy who batch test products before they reach consumers) has detected that 78 different sunscreen and after-sun care products contained benzene out of the 294 batches that have been screened ✨These results are NOT brand specific. Rather, they are BATCH specific that contain this contaminant ✨ Benzene is a carcinogen which has been associated with blood cancers such as leukemia ✨Benzene is NOT related to sunscreen ingredients. It is due to CONTAMINATION during production/manufacturing ✨Check if the sunscreen you use is listed in the tables including the UPC, lot number and expiration date. If all the information matches, stop using that sunscreen & switch to a different one ‼️ Keep CALM! This is NOT a reason to stop using sunscreen. Sunscreen ingredients are safe and should be used regularly to decrease your risk of skin cancers. Don't forget that unprotected sun exposure is a known and establish risk of skin cancer‼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.crystallee/