Honest Co. Sunscreen Failure Triggers 'Natural' Debate, FDA Criticism
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Consumer complaints mount that Honest Co.’s SPF 30 sunscreen lotion does not protect against sunburns. The firm co-founded by actress Jessica Alba says the "all-natural," zinc oxide-based product complies with FDA regulations, but a reformulation lowering the ingredient content may deviate from industry practice.
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