Is sunscreen really toxic? – podcast | Science

For many of us, to turn on on a sunscreen to protect our skin during the summer months is obvious. But recently, social media has been flooded with influencers who express their concerns about the potential dangers of this apparently harmless product. So, is there anything in the claims that a sunscreen is toxic? To find out, Madeleine Finlay is joined by the Guardian scientific editor, Ian Sample. He explains where science is on the safety of sunscreen and what we can do to protect our skin all year round