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Coppertone has issued a recall for five of its aerosol sunscreen products after finding benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in some batches. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images hide caption

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Coppertone recalls 5 sunscreen sprays because of a cancer-causing chemical

October 1, 2021 • The company says that daily exposure levels believed to be detected in the products likely would not cause "adverse health consequences."

Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here's What To Use Instead

Sunscreens containing minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide reflect the sun's rays away from skin and are a good alternative to chemicals that could be harmful to ocean reefs. Photo illustration by Eslah Attar/NPR hide caption

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Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here's What To Use Instead

July 2, 2018 • Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals that have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.

Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here's What To Use Instead

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