Health&Wellness Magazine June 2014 | Page 8

8 & June 2014 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net | Sun Protection and How to Understand the New Sunscreen Labels By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer chemical blockers • More active ingredients approved for use The FDA passed new sunscreen labeling rules in December 2012 that went into effect in the spring of 2013. Although it’s been a year, many consumers need a refresher to understand the new labels in order to differentiate the facts from previous marketing fiction. New Rules in a Nutshell CHANGES • The term “broad spectrum” can only be used if it offers b