Muchos productos que afirman protección del sol sin necesidad de aplicar cremas no presentan evidencia contundente.

Scant Evidence Exists For Effectiveness Of Alternative Sunscreen Products.

The New York Times (8/29, Krueger) "Well" blog reports an increasing number of "outdoors enthusiasts are turning to" alternative "sunscreen products that are said to protect the skin from harmful rays without the need to apply – and reapply – messy lotions and gels." These products include beverages and vitamin cocktails. As of right now, however, "there is scant scientific evidence that the products actually work, or whether they have potentially harmful side effects." Meanwhile, "a study released by the American Academy of Dermatology last year found that only 14.3 percent of men and about 30 percent of women reported that they regularly used sunscreen."