"Going outside? Splash some sunscreen. On yourself, on your baby, on your cat..." Is it really effective? Which sunblocks to buy? New research indicates that just one of 103 products from the second-largest seller, Banana Boat, and the third largest seller, Neutrogena, were recommended to be safe and provide the necessary protection. With top-selling sunscreen brands being the poorest performers, which ones are safe?

An environmental research and advocacy group claims that four out of five brand-name sunscreens either provide inadequate sun protection or contain chemicals that may be unsafe, but industry representatives strongly dispute the charge....

Here are their (Environmental Working Group - EWG) top picks:

* Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30
* Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+
* California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+
* Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30
* Marie Veronique Skin Therapy Sun Serum
* Lavera Sunscreen Neutral, SPF 40
* Vanicream Sunscreen, SPF 35
* UV Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
* Sun Science Sport Formula, SPF 30
* Soleo Organics Sunscreen all natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+

Among more widely available brands, Blue Lizard, California Baby, CVS, Jason Natural Cosmetics, Kiss My Face, Neutrogena, Olay, SkinCeuticals, Solar Sense, and Walgreens made the list.

Read more on WebMD: Group: Effectiveness of Sunscreens Hazy - Advocacy Group Says Many Popular Sunscreens Offer Inadequate Sun Protection, Calls on FDA to Implement Label Changes.