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Bowe added the take home message for consumers is to continue to use sunscreen, saying the \"benefits still outweigh the risks.\"

\"Ultraviolet rays are a known carcinogen. Melanoma can be deadly. I still recommend using sunscreen and/or relying on sun protective fabrics,\" she said. \"The take home message [is] keeping using your sunscreen, just avoid these particular products for now.\"

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