Survey finds young adults more likely to believe myths about sun protection and skin cancer prevention

https://www.orlandohealth.com/content-hub/survey-finds-young-adults-more-likely-believe-myths-about-sun-protection-and-skin-cancer-prevention?utm_campaign=KFF-Misinformation-Trust&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--nxpUxnMWSppM-8l594rUH4yd2OrJvBi0CvJcFxtjTxgpag4wDx23AH4TTzLqL0dvPX-_5tAzfqgUAC_eURiw39gGviQ&_hsmi=315217036&utm_content=315217036&utm_source=hs_email Sunscreen Misinformation Is Spreading on TikTok A recent rise in false or misleading social media posts claiming sunscreen causes cancer is discouraging people from using it. These claims, often linked to past sunscreen recalls involving benzene, confuse consumers about the safety of oxybenzone. Unlike benzene, oxybenzone is a common sunscreen ingredient that experts say does not cause cancer and is important for protecting against UV rays that do. Sunscreen is an important tool for protecting people from harmful UV rays and skin cancers like melanoma. Despite its proven benefits, these claims reflect concerns that young adults have about sunscreen’s safety. According to a nationally representative survey conducted for the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, one in seven (14%) adults under 35 mistakenly believe that daily sunscreen use is more damaging to the skin than direct sun exposure. Health professionals can work to debunk or refute these claims, as skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. and consistent sunscreen use remains one of the most effective ways to prevent it. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/health-conditions/cancer/take-steps-prevent-skin-cancer?utm_campaign=KFF-Misinformation-Trust&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-89kAFOcBpfSjKmncLOLPDUffmZPKXpi9jIV1ewYUF2CSV6d3t12HLtVcyvYQ-ENoat4Ei7-uT6BTKApg-mG-Pm7pKTLw&_hsmi=315217036&utm_content=315217036&utm_source=hs_email Edgewell Personal Care Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Due to the Presence of Benzene – UPDATED https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/edgewell-personal-care-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-banana-boat-hair-scalp-sunscreen-due-0?utm_campaign=KFF-Misinformation-Trust&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9-JWtQYwIbU3ymwcinQTrjjW-o4-rLnadXIwVejDhD2o-eWX-gZ0n8rl4V6P9Bnr0d0Fnmbm_i91kl8aCuT8h0xGL1_g&_hsmi=315217036&utm_content=315217036&utm_source=hs_email Colorado expert debunks sunscreen misinformation, says it does not cause cancer https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/debunk-sunscreen-misinformation-cancer-colorado-experts/?utm_campaign=KFF-Misinformation-Trust&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9SNPc1A4PAXH66iE6hX65JGs-kfj5GH33w9GmmzD5Ka6LjePylmprWU3loGDDRtmpR54pMMZSMvKHj5aS0KUqs7MrMMA&_hsmi=315217036&utm_content=315217036&utm_source=hs_email