«Lots of things kill coral reefs, but
we know oxybenzone prevents them from coming back.»
Not exact matches
Many sunscreens also contain
Oxybenzone, a
known hormone disruptor that is not recommended for use on children.
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.
Whats more, 42 % of sunscreens on the market in 2009 contained
oxybenzone, a
known hormone disrupter.
An ideal sunscreen will also contain a higher ratio of zinc oxide to titanium dioxide and will not contain
oxybenzone, a
known hormone disruptor.
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.»
Top offenders include hormone and endocrine disruptors (parabens, phthalates, chemical sunscreens like avobenzone and
oxybenzone), suspected and
known carcinogens (certain preservatives, formaldehyde releasers), and «fragrance,» the most opaque «ingredient» of all, since it is basically a blanket term under which companies can hide any other ingredients they wish, without ever disclosing what they are (in the US this is perfectly legal).
The legislation prohibits sunscreens containing
oxybenzone and octinoxate, both
known to contri...