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Experts name 14 most dangerous sunscreens for children

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News4Jax.com Staff

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As summer approaches, we are looking into the best and worst sunscreens for your family. 

A study by the Environmental Working Group warns parents of the worst sunscreens on the market. The study claims almost three-quarters of sunscreens that are sold to consumers don't work. 

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EWG's study researched 900 sunscreens and over 500 SPF-labeled moisturizers, measuring data such as UV-ray protection, toxic ingredients and other hazards.

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Many of the sunscreens contained toxic ingredients.

Below are the worst sunscreens that are geared toward children:

  • Banana Boat Kids Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 100
  • Banana Boat Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 
  • Coppertone Foaming Lotion Sunscreen Kids Wacky Foam SPF 70
  • Coppertone Sunscreen Continuous Spray Kids SPF 70 
  • Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion Kids SPF 70
  • Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion Water Babies SPF 70+ 
  • Coppertone Sunscreen Stick Kids SPF 55
  • Coppertone Sunscreen Stick Water Babies SPF 55 
  • Coppertone Sunscreen Water Babies Foaming Lotion SPF 70
  • CVS Health Children’s Sunstick Sunscreen SPF 55 
  • Equate Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
  • Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen SPF 60+
  • Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen Spray SPF 70+ 
  • Up & Up Kids Sunscreen Sticks SPF 55
  • Consumer Reports also published a study finding nearly half of the sunscreen products analysts examined don’t meet the SPF listed on their labels. 

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