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Over 80% of sunscreen performed below their labelled efficacy (2020)

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230 points mgh2 | 1 comments | 06 Sep 25 19:57 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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mensetmanusman ◴[07 Sep 25 00:08 UTC] No.45154041[source]▶
It is hard to make transparnet materials that are colorless block a lot of UV. Not surprised most fail the test.
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1. gtowey ◴[07 Sep 25 00:11 UTC] No.45154063[source]▶
I don't think anyone is going to argue that it's hard to do that, but I think overstating their efficacy is what we should be worried about.