False. There is no medical evidence that sunscreen causes cancer. There is a lot of medical evidence that UV rays from the sun and tanning beds do. But some people worry that the chemicals used in sunscreens are absorbed by the skin and cause cancer.

What type of cancer does sunscreen cause?

Just as families across the U.S. look forward to spending more time outdoors this summer comes the unwelcome news that a number of popular sunscreens have been shown to contain benzene, a chemical known to cause leukemia and other blood cancers.

Can sunscreen be harmful?

There's no evidence that sunscreen is bad for you. Though a small 2020 FDA study found that the body can absorb some chemicals for certain sunscreens, it hasn't been proven that it has any adverse health effects.