Sunscreen — Only physical sunscreen, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as better alternatives to those containing chemical sunscreens, such
as oxybenzone and octyl methoxycinnamate.
Many sunscreens contain chemicals such
as oxybenzone and octinoxate which have been reported to have harmful effects on coral, kelp and the development of marine organisms.
And while we don't know if Paltrow had a part in writing and reporting this Goop article titled «The 8 Best Clean Sunscreens,» it states that chemical sunscreens use ingredients, such
as oxybenzone and avobenzone, that are «hormone and endocrine disruptors... and can interfere with everything from our reproductive systems to our metabolism.»
Avoid ingredients that have endocrine disrupting effects such
as oxybenzone (found in most sunscreens), parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.
Most conventional sunscreens are loaded with chemical sunscreen ingredients such
as oxybenzone and avobenzone which can potentially be toxic.
Not exact matches
Expectant mothers definitely want to dump any sunscreen that includes
oxybenzone,
as it has been connected to low birth weight in female newborns.
Although many sunscreen products contain
oxybenzone — including face and body sunscreens
as well
as some SPF - infused moisturizers and lip balms — there are still plenty of options out there that are free of the controversial ingredient.
Oxybenzone — This substance has been shown in studies to be a potent hormone disruptor, mimicking estrogen within the human body and potentially leading to diseases such
as breast cancer, endometriosis, decreased sperm count, and prostate and testicular cancers.
Ones made with avobenzone or
oxybenzone won't clump and compromise protection
as you perspire, Dr. Zeichner says.
The EWG's most recent report listed Neutrogena
as the # 1 sunscreen brand to avoid, citing high concentrations of
oxybenzone and other hormone disrupting chemicals, and misleading claims about their SPF levels.
But some of these active ingredients (such
as homosalate and
oxybenzone) have been linked to endocrine disruption, organ system toxicity, and / or developmental / reproductive toxicity.
Synthetic sunscreens, like
oxybenzone, because it accumulates in the body and has been cited
as a cause of endocrine disruption
To to the zinc oxide or titanium dioxide I'd assume — most conventional sunscreens use
oxybenzone or avobenzone
as the active ingredients.
AVOID: Chemical Sunscreens (dioxybenzone,
oxybenzone) There has been a lot of talk about
oxybenzone the past few years
as more and more studies have come out linking the chemical sunscreen to hormone disruption, allergies, and its ability to easily absorb into the blood stream.
In addition, you should also avoid the ingredients,
oxybenzone and PABA
as these ingredients can result to negative skin reactions.