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The long Fourth of July weekend coincides with heat waves hitting much of the nation, pushing Americans outdoors to beaches, pools, and bar-b-ques. However fun in the sun doesn\u2019t come without its downsides, and for decades we\u2019ve been taught to slather on sunscreen to prevent sunburns and skin cancer. The ever growing sunscreen market includes lip balms, sprays, powders, and lotions, fashioned for water-resistance, sports-endurance and everyday use. The SPF \u2013 or Sun protection Factor \u2013 keeps rising, with some products claiming SPFs up to 100. Skin care aisles are brimming with dozens of choices, and the brightly labeled bottles universally promise superior protection. But all sunscreens are not created equal, and the science of sun protection is in a relatively nascent phase. The Environmental Working Group recently released its 2011 Skin Deep Guide to Sunscreen, its most comprehensive evaluation of 292 brands and 1,700 products. Along with ratings, the EWG\u2019s guide explains why titanium and zinc are good, and oxybenzone is bad, why UVA rays were long ignored, and why many sunscreens sold in the US wouldn\u2019t be allowed on supermarket shelves in Europe.<\/p>\n