Influencers Spreading Lies, Saying Sunscreen Causes Cancer [Video]

A growing — and influential — number of content creators are spreading misinformation that using sunscreen causes cancer and blocks the sun’s benefits, despite years of scientific research proving that too much sun exposure leads to skin cancer.

Skin cancer is also the most common form of cancer, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

“Excess exposure to UV radiation from sunlight or use of indoor tanning also increases risk for all skin cancer types, as does a personal history of the disease,” the AAD says, adding “the majority of melanoma cases are attributable to UV exposure.”

Yet influencers like Riley Check — who posts on X under the username @holisticgrenade — broadcast misleading statements like, “People who wear sunscreen are always getting skin cancer.” That Tweet that had nearly 60,000 views. 

And another content creator, Gubba Homestead, shared a videoof herself red-faced in …