European sunscreens are safer than American

European sunscreens offer better protection than American ones because they're regulated as cosmetics rather than drugs, allowing manufacturers to use a wider range of ingredients that provide superior protection against dangerous UVA rays. American sunscreens are more effective at preventing sunburn from UVB rays but fail to adequately protect against the deeper-penetrating UVA rays that cause skin cancer and aging. The FDA's lengthy approval process for new sunscreen ingredients has left Americans with less effective options and potentially contributed to rising skin cancer rates.