AUDIO: 'Mineral’ sunscreens found to have almost identical chemicals as others, testing shows
A new study shows some mineral sunscreen contain chemicals almost identical to cheaper options. (AdobeStock: Lea)
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Mineral sunscreens are increasingly appearing on our shelves and often at premium prices.
But a new study from researchers at the University of New South Wales has found some forms of mineral sunscreen contain chemicals "almost identical" to other, cheaper options and that some are using a regulatory loophole to avoid full disclosure.
NewsRadio's Rhiannon Elston spoke with Jon Beves , a Professor of Chemistry from the University of NSW.