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Need protection from the sun this summer? Researchers are suggesting an algae sunscreen could be your best bet. And this all-natural version uses molecules found in fish slime.
When we get sunburn we reach for aloe – a naturally soothing gel from the aloe plant. But when we have to protect ourselves from the sun, we typically reach for a synthetic, man-made sunscreen.
Recently, consumer reports have shed light on sunscreens and their supposed effectiveness. Critics and health officials warn that some sunscreens do not protect as advertised and could pose a risk to the environment.