Uninformed Assumptions

Uninformed opinions can sometimes be based off of assumptions or a lack of information. Many assumptions can be formed through things that we read or hear or are never examined. One example of an assumption that people may believe is that sunscreen is a cosmetic lotion. But in reality, sunscreen can be a cosmetic, a drug, or both. The FDA labels a lotion as a product that moisturizes the skin, a drug as something that affects the structure or function of the body or prevents disease, and a cosmetic as something that makes people feel more attractive (“FDA”, 2016). Depending on how the sunscreen is made and what it does, regulates how it is classified. When sunscreen has the capability to moisturize the skin and protect the skin from sun