Missing eyelids when applying SPF moisturisers may increase cancer risk - study

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More skin is missed with moisturisers, especially around the eyes, where the skin more vulnerable to skin cancer, researchers say.

Experts also advise wearing sunglasses with UV filters to help protect missed areas.

Pictures were taken before and after participants applied SPF30 sunscreen to their face on one visit and moisturiser containing sunscreen on the other visit. "We thought the perception would be that moisturisers would cause less eye stinging if they accidentally seeped into the eyes, or we expected to find no difference between the two," he said.Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water-resistant and provides broad-spectrum coverage.

 

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Does that mean it May Not also?

There's more cancer causing chemicals in your sunscreen, use natural screens

MAY...MIGHT...MAYBE 🙄

How did we manage before? People hardly go out any more because of scaremongering news outlets. ffs.

lol....when will the fear end.

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