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Banana Boat Recalls Multiple Sunscreens Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical—And They're Not The Only Brand Using This Ingredient

We've been told for years that we need to slather ourselves with sunscreen if we want to prevent cancer. However, more and more evidence is coming out proving that traditional sunscreen itself, such as Banana Boat, contains chemicals that can cause cancer.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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Ever since we were children, we were told by parents and adults to apply sunscreen as much as possible if we're going to go out in the sun. Whether it was for soccer games or playing in the pool, we were instructed to slather on the sunscreen to protect ourselves from cancer. But the conventional types of sunscreen that are made readily available to us all over the country are actually quite toxic. Reportedly, the popular sunscreen brand Banana Boat has had to recall a few batches of its product due to cancer-causing toxins.