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Until the F.D.A. endorses these sunscreens, Dr. Tollefson said, “you don’t want to lull people into a false sense of security.”
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Do not lull people into a false sense of security until FDA endorses sunscreens according to Dr Tollefson
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Claim Maker
Dr. Megha Tollefson
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-08-23",
    "expert": "Dr. Megha Tollefson",
    "affiliation": "Mayo Clinic",
    "product_type": "sunscreen mousses and foams",
    "regulatory_status": "unendorsed"
}
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Health Safety
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM (1 week ago)

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F.D.A. Targets Mousse and Foam Sunscreens
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/well/fda-mousse-foam-sunscreens.html?campaign_id=18&emc=edit_hh_20250829&instance_id=161530&nl=well&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204892&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

The FDA issued warnings to five companies selling sunscreen mousses and foams, citing concerns about their effectiveness and lack of regulatory approval. While the products' safety isn't questioned, their efficacy remains undetermined.

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Skincare
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