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After two hours, sunscreen that includes zinc oxide loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
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After two hours, sunscreen that includes zinc oxide loses effectiveness, becomes toxic

Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to a collaboration that included Oregon State University scientists. The toxicity analysis involved zebrafish, which share a remarkable similarity to humans at the molecular, genetic and cellular levels, meaning many...