Dr Jess warns some sun "sticks" and "balms" may not be real sunscreens; check TGA for safety.

An Australian nurse, Dr Jess, warns that some products marketed as sunscreens, like "sun sticks" or "sun balms," may not meet government standards. To ensure a product is a legitimate sunscreen, users should check the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) database for registration. Dr Jess advises that major brands such as Mecca Cosmetica, Bondi Sands, Neutrogena, and Cancer Council are registered and safe.

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