03/05/2026
Are you spending more on sunscreen than you need to? A new study published in JAMA Dermatology found that protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year with some SPF 50 sunscreens costing just 4 cents per application. Meanwhile, higher-priced options can run up to $1,400 annually. The surprising price differences might change the way you shop for sun protection. Find out which options offer real value and how to protect your skin without overpaying.
Protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year, a new study says.Sunscreens with a sun protective factor of 50 can be purchased as for as little as 4 cents an application, researchers recently reported in