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From lab to shelf: How sunscreen is made, tested, and certified as safe in NZ

From lab to shelf: how sunscreen is tested and certified
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1 April 2022 | stuff.co.nz

New Zealand is recognised for a lot of things: picturesque mountains and beaches, Lord of the Rings, and our staggering melanoma case and death rates – the highest in the world…

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Advertorial: Kiwis can now place their trust in the pros as sunscreen safety bill is passed

March 2022 | Waikato Times | Dominion Post |  The Press | Herald on Sunday  | View full advertorial

A skin cancer expert reveals how to avoid “la-la land” sunburn mistakes

How to avoid 'la la land' sunburn mistakes
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14 March 2022 | Woman Magazine

Although it’s imperative to wear sunscreen all year round living in New Zealand – our sun is simply too harsh to ever forgo it – summer is a time when UV rays are at their strongest…

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Sunscreen products sold in NZ must meet international standards

Sunscreen body: products can be trusted

3 March 2022 | The New Zealand Herald

In this opinion piece, New Zealand Suncare Initiative spokesperson and Cosmetics NZ General Manager, Lyndal O’Toole, describes how most sunscreens found in New Zealand are tested – and says that this testing is rigorous…

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Kiwis spend $28 million on sunscreen

13 January 2022 | stuff.co.nz

Technical terms, urban myths and misinformation can be challenging when it comes to knowing how to get the best protection out of your sunscreen…

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9 January 2022 | Sunday Star Times | View full advertorial

5 things you need to know about your sunscreen

3 January 2022 | stuff.co.nz

Technical terms, urban myths and misinformation can be challenging when it comes to knowing how to get the best protection out of your sunscreen…

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15 December 2021 | The New Zealand Herald | View full advertorial