More Than Sunscreen Needed to Protect Skin.

• Position: SUN DAMAGE

Sunscreen is only one tool in the sun safety toolbox--it can help protect the skin from sun damage but never should be a person's only line of defense, cautions the Environmental Working Group, Washington, D.C. Proper sun protection includes protective clothing, like a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses with UV protection, and shade.

Here are some "avoid" tips tor choosing better sunscreens and staying safe in the sun:

* Avoid products with oxybenzone. This chemical is absorbed through the skin in large amounts and can affect hormone levels.

* Avoid vitamin A. Government studies link the use of retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A, to the formation of skin tumors and...