Cream formulas such as these usually
contain chemical sunscreens, which work together with your physical sunscreen to offer maximum protection.
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.
Not exact matches
Hawaii could become the first U.S. state to ban
sunscreen products
containing toxic
chemicals dangerous to coral reefs and ocean life.
Avoid anything that
contains both
sunscreen and insect repellent, or has more than 30 percent of the
chemical DEET.
Most
chemical sunscreens contain the toxic
chemical Oxybenzone, and endocrine disrupter which can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
A good number of
sunscreens, especially
chemical sunscreens,
contain ingredients such as parabens and preservatives that can cause reactions.
If you're looking for a good outdoor tanning lotion that has no harmful
chemicals and
contains natural ingredients, take a look at this mineral
sunscreen from Peak Products.
Spray cans of
sunscreen may no longer
contain chlorofluorocarbons, but many do
contain other
chemicals that are not good for our health or the environment
And now, we just learned that the state of Hawaii is on track to ban the sale of
sunscreens containing chemicals that are known to be toxic to coral reefs and marine life.
If you've been following the news this week, you may have heard that Hawaii just became the first U.S. state to pass a bill banning
sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate,
chemicals that work to shield skin from harmful UV rays.
Diet can play a key role here, but it is also important to consider that most
sunscreen contain a host of
chemicals including a toxic form of Vitamin A that has been linked to skin cancer.
Most
sunscreens also
contain toxic
chemicals that can be more dangerous than moderate sun exposure.
Many people opt for natural
sunscreens because they do not
contain harmful
chemicals.
Some mineral
sunscreens also
contain some of the
chemical ingredients above and have the same risks.
If choosing a physical
sunscreen or a formula that
contains both physical and
chemical actives, zinc oxide may be better tolerated than titanium dioxide.
The majority of commercially available deodorants,
sunscreens, toothpaste, creams, and lotions
contain toxic
chemicals that end up in the lymphatic system.
The majority of
sunscreens on the market
contain excellent scientifically developed
chemicals that block a combination of UVB and UVA rays.
Zinc oxide is now available in a clear form that doesn't have the
chemicals and harmful ingredients that traditional
sunscreens contain.
Because of the endocrine disruptive
chemicals in regular
sunscreens, I prefer to rely on a UV - protective sunhat, sunglasses, and a mineral pressed powder that
contains zinc oxide on my vulnerable areas — my nose and chin (like those products made by Jane Iredale) if I'm just out and about on a normal day in New York City.
All
chemical sunscreens contain endocrine disrupting
chemicals that sink into your skin and right into your bloodstream.
Note that
sunscreens block the ability of your body to produce vitamin D, and most
sunscreens also
contain carcinogenic
chemicals that absorb into your blood stream.
Did you know that many common lip balms
contain several endocrine disruptors (parabens, BHT, and
chemical sunscreens), coal tar dyes linked to cancer, artificial fragrance and flavor, and petroleum - derived oils that can lock it all in?
According to Marco Torres, «The
sunscreen industry makes money by selling products that actually
contain cancer - causing
chemicals.
Sunscreen is notorious for
containing toxic, hormone - disrupting
chemicals.
Even worse, most
sunscreens contain toxic
chemicals that absorb through your skin, adding to your toxic load and even increasing your cancer risk.
The major choice in the U.S. is between «
chemical»
sunscreens, which have inferior stability, penetrate the skin and may disrupt the body's hormone systems, and «mineral»
sunscreens (zinc and titanium), which often
contain micronized — or nano - scale particles of those minerals.
One study found that after testing 8 different
sunscreen brands, each one
contained chemicals that were not accounted for on the ingredients listing.
Of the
chemical sunscreen ingredients, avobenzone is the «best» but I personally try to opt for physical
sunscreens that
contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, since they're more stable and provide longer UV protection.
It also
contains SPF, in the form of titanium dioxide, so you don't have to worry about hazardous
sunscreen chemicals.
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.
By banning all
sunscreens that
contain these
chemicals, Hawaii hopes to avert devastation of its coral reefs, or at least slow the process and give the coral a chance to recover.
The state of Hawaii has just approved a bill that would ban
sunscreens containing chemicals known to harm coral reefs.