Is your sunscreen safe? Consumer group says many may not be

One consumer activist organization said nearly two-thirds of sunscreens on the market probably don't to the job and are likely unsafe.

The Environmental Working Group said those sunscreens would flunk new standards proposed by the FDA in February.

The reason is that they either contain oxybenzone, a chemical linked to hormone changes in men and shorter pregnancies for women or they don't meet FDA standards for UVA protection, according to the group.

Its 2019 sunscreens guide looked into more than 1,300 products on the market.

In a statement in February, the National Trade Council for sunscreen, cosmetic and personal care products said FDA findings might confuse consumers and discourage the use of sunscreen.

Cox Media Group