
Are Sunscreens Raising Skin‑Cancer Risk?
Can sunscreens, the things meant to protect our skin from sun and its UV rays cause cancer? Sunscreen emerged as a breakthrough in the 1930s and ’40s, celebrated for reducing sunburn and lowering skin cancer rates. However, decades later, evidence suggests that some formulations—especially chemical sunscreens—may carry unintended health risks, including cancer‑promoting effects, hormone disruption,