TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—A study by the Environmental Working Group shows that only 22 percent of sunscreen brands help defend skin from harmful UV radiation.

The 2025 Guide to Sunscreens evaluated more than 2,200 SPF products and highlighted the top-rated options, and pushed the FDA to modernize its standards.

According to the study, 498 out of 2,204 SPF products met the criteria in 2025.

"Many sunscreens still fall short by offering misleading claims about protection, using outdated formulas, some even containing ingredients with potential health concerns," EWG's Guide to Sunscreen said.

Mineral-based sunscreen is one of the biggest shifts in the market. The product uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to protect from harmful UV rays, the study said.

The two ingredients are the only activ

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