Experts say...

Some Sunscreens Are Useless

by: Sharon Kirkey

Many sunscreens on the market provide little protection and may even contribute to skin cance, medical experts at a symposium on diseases related to ultra-violet radiation said Wednesday.

And the concerns they raised have prompted the federal government to consider tougher regulations.

Dr. David McLean, a University of British Columbia dermatologist, says lotions with a sun protection factor (SPF) of less than 15 shouldn't be allowed on the market because they're not providing sufficient protection.