Core Insights - The sunscreen market in China is experiencing significant growth, with a wide price range for products, from as low as 0.99 yuan to several hundred yuan, indicating a disparity in quality and production practices [1][3][14] - Many low-priced sunscreens achieve their low costs through questionable practices, such as underdosing active ingredients and mislabeling SPF values, leading to potential consumer safety concerns [4][5][6] - The industry faces challenges with regulatory compliance, as some manufacturers exploit loopholes to produce and market sunscreens without proper certifications [2][8][11] Price Discrepancy - Sunscreens with SPF 50 are available at various price points, with many low-cost options selling over 100,000 units despite their questionable quality [3][4] - The core cost of sunscreen primarily comes from the active ingredients, with some manufacturers offering raw materials at prices as low as 60 yuan per kilogram, significantly impacting the final product cost [3][4] - High-quality sunscreens typically range from 50 to 200 yuan, which accounts for over 50% of the total market value, while cheaper alternatives often compromise on ingredient quality [3][14] Production Practices - Some manufacturers engage in practices such as diluting active ingredients during mass production, which allows them to pass initial quality tests while delivering subpar products to consumers [4][5] - The lack of stringent enforcement of regulations has led to a culture of risk-taking among manufacturers, with some believing they will not be caught during inspections [5][6] Regulatory Environment - The production of sunscreens requires special certifications, which can be costly and time-consuming, leading to practices like "certificate borrowing" where companies use existing certifications for new products [6][8] - Despite recent regulatory efforts to curb these practices, some manufacturers still claim to offer "certificate borrowing" services, indicating ongoing compliance issues within the industry [8][11] Consumer Guidance - Experts suggest that consumers should prioritize brands that maintain control over their production processes and choose products based on their specific skin needs and usage scenarios [16] - The importance of selecting sunscreens with proper certifications is emphasized, as these products are more likely to meet safety and efficacy standards [16]

近日，《每日经济新闻》记者调查发现，防晒霜价格差距大，低价产品存在防晒剂"缺斤少两"、虚标防晒值等问题。部分工厂通过稀释防晒剂、偷工减料 降低成本，出厂价低至3元多。此外，行业还存在一些买证、"套证"等乱象。皮肤专家胡云峰表示，低价防晒霜易致皮肤问题，建议消费者选择品牌把控 度高的产品。 8月7日已立秋，但国内大部分地区仍处于一年中紫外线最强的时间段，作为越来越多人的刚需，防晒霜正值销售旺季。 图片来源：每日经济新闻程鹏摄 电商平台上有着各种品牌和价位的"防晒霜"，仅以防晒系数（SPF）50的产品为例，其价格就从几十元到几百元不等。在短视频平台和批发平台，有的防 晒霜甚至低至每支0.99元、2.99元，这些价廉的防晒霜累计销量超过百万支。 为何同样防晒系数的产品价格差距如此之大？为何有的产品每支低至不到1元？7月21日~8月12日，《每日经济新闻》记者就此对多家防晒霜生产工厂展 开调查。 调查中，有从业人士直言行业"水太深"，一些厂家通过防晒剂"缺斤少两"等方式控制成本，让一支50ml软管防晒霜的原料成本可能只需几元，即便加上包 装等支出，每支成本也仅3元多。厂家即便以30元的价格出售这些"缺斤少两"的产品， ...