The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recommends
avoiding oxybenzone because it is suspected of altering hormonal systems.
Not exact matches
When it comes to sunscreen, say no to ones that contain
oxybenzone (a known allergen) and fragrance;
avoid spray sunscreens that release nanoparticles in the air; and ditch anything that has an SPF higher than 50.
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.
Avoid ingredients that have endocrine disrupting effects such as
oxybenzone (found in most sunscreens), parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.
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.