An analysis of 1,300 popular sunscreens has some alarming results:
In a report released in May, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group analyzed the chemicals and effectiveness of more than 1,300 sunscreens and found that over 60% of them would not pass safety rules proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Watch out for these ingredients The EWG advises against sunscreens containing the chemical oxybenzone. “Oxybenzone is an allergen that is absorbed by the skin and can be detected in the bodies of nearly every American,” it says. “It is also a potential hormone disruptor still used in 60 percent of non-mineral sunscreens.”
260 sunscreens meet EWG safety standards The good news: Researchers found more than 260 sunscreens that meet the EWG’s criteria for safety and efficacy and would likely meet the proposed FDA standards. Check them out here. “Even the biggest brands now provide mineral options for consumers,” the report said.
How to choose a safe and effective sunscreen The FDA identifies sunscreen dosage considered “eligible or ineligible” under its sunscreen standards. It invites comments and reports on the safety and efficacy of spray sunscreens. It recommends applying sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside and reapplying every two hours.
Some sunscreens are also bad for the environment In February, the FDA released a proposal for updated sunscreen regulations, which the EWG says is a big step toward cleaning up a poorly regulated industry, “with much-needed reforms that would better protect public health.”
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