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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists warn of hidden risk in popular summer skincare combination

Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, scientists warned in a new study.

Researchers from CNRS in France assessed the combined use of sunscreen and one of the country’s top-selling insect repellents.

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