Influencers are peddling a long debunked theory.

An everyday essential is under attack on TikTok. Ignoring scientific evidence, influencers are spreading misinformation about sunscreens, claiming they are toxic. The anti-sunscreen movement has alarmed dermatologists, who recommend that everyone use sunscreen to protect against skin cancer and aging.

Wellness and health influencers have been skeptical of makeup and skincare products for years, often pushing for natural products, detergents, and organic diets. (See: Apple Cider Vinegar and Belle Gibson ). In a similar vein, TikTokers are increasingly sharing videos explaining that they don’t use sunscreen because “our ancestors didn’t.”

As ludicrous as it sounds, influencers have also promoted homemade sunscreen. One combined jojoba

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