The EWG report raised concerns about retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A compound found in about 40 percent of sunscreens. The group says that chemical could accelerate skin damage and increase skin cancer risk when applied to skin that's exposed to sunlight. These claims, says Lim, are based on a study in mice , which are far more susceptible to skin cancer than humans. "It's dangerous to apply a finding in mice to humans, and I've spoken with a number of my colleagues about this and we all agree that it's very premature to even cast doubt about the safety of this chemical." The EWG also flagged products with oxybenzone, which it calls a "hormone-disrupting" compound. This, too, is based on mice data, says Lim; the animals were fed significantly greater amounts of the chemical than what's commonly applied in sunscreen. Other research found no significant changes in blood hormone levels in human volunteers who were told to apply sunscreens containing oxybenzone every day for two weeks. Any hormonal effect, he adds, is probably "very low"; still, if you're concerned about avoiding other hormonal disrupters like bisphenol-A found in hard plastic bottles, you can also avoid this one by checking for oxybenzone on the list of active ingredients.
Interestingly, the EWG gave its green or favorable rating only to products that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, two blockers that don't get absorbed into the skin and are considered pretty innocuous. But Lim says that some dermatologists have expressed concerns about the use of these compounds in people who have inflammatory skin conditions like eczema. Tiny cracks in the skin of people with eczema could allow these compounds to enter the bloodstream. "Since the body can't metabolize these compounds, they can collect in the body over time," with unknown effects, says Lim. For this reason, he says it might be a good idea for those with skin problems to avoid those compounds or use sunscreens without them.
The EWG report raised concerns about retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A compound found in about 40 percent of sunscreens. The group says that chemical could accelerate skin damage and increase skin cancer risk when applied to skin that's exposed to sunlight. These claims, says Lim, are based on a study in mice , which are far more susceptible to skin cancer than humans. "It's dangerous to apply a finding in mice to humans, and I've spoken with a number of my colleagues about this and we all agree that it's very premature to even cast doubt about the safety of this chemical." The EWG also flagged products with oxybenzone, which it calls a "hormone-disrupting" compound. This, too, is based on mice data, says Lim; the animals were fed significantly greater amounts of the chemical than what's commonly applied in sunscreen. Other research found no significant changes in blood hormone levels in human volunteers who were told to apply sunscreens containing oxybenzone every day for two weeks. Any hormonal effect, he adds, is probably "very low"; still, if you're concerned about avoiding other hormonal disrupters like bisphenol-A found in hard plastic bottles, you can also avoid this one by checking for oxybenzone on the list of active ingredients.
Interestingly, the EWG gave its green or favorable rating only to products that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, two blockers that don't get absorbed into the skin and are considered pretty innocuous. But Lim says that some dermatologists have expressed concerns about the use of these compounds in people who have inflammatory skin conditions like eczema. Tiny cracks in the skin of people with eczema could allow these compounds to enter the bloodstream. "Since the body can't metabolize these compounds, they can collect in the body over time," with unknown effects, says Lim. For this reason, he says it might be a good idea for those with skin problems to avoid those compounds or use sunscreens without them.
Okay I just poked around on that EWG site some more, and basically we're all screwed.
I cannot love this enough.
This was me like 2 years ago after doing ALL this research to figure out what is best. But NONE OF THEM ARE GREAT according to the site. so I also said fuck it and got the Neutrogena and really like.
The EWG report raised concerns about retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A compound found in about 40 percent of sunscreens. The group says that chemical could accelerate skin damage and increase skin cancer risk when applied to skin that's exposed to sunlight. These claims, says Lim, are based on a study in mice , which are far more susceptible to skin cancer than humans. "It's dangerous to apply a finding in mice to humans, and I've spoken with a number of my colleagues about this and we all agree that it's very premature to even cast doubt about the safety of this chemical." The EWG also flagged products with oxybenzone, which it calls a "hormone-disrupting" compound. This, too, is based on mice data, says Lim; the animals were fed significantly greater amounts of the chemical than what's commonly applied in sunscreen. Other research found no significant changes in blood hormone levels in human volunteers who were told to apply sunscreens containing oxybenzone every day for two weeks. Any hormonal effect, he adds, is probably "very low"; still, if you're concerned about avoiding other hormonal disrupters like bisphenol-A found in hard plastic bottles, you can also avoid this one by checking for oxybenzone on the list of active ingredients.
Interestingly, the EWG gave its green or favorable rating only to products that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, two blockers that don't get absorbed into the skin and are considered pretty innocuous. But Lim says that some dermatologists have expressed concerns about the use of these compounds in people who have inflammatory skin conditions like eczema. Tiny cracks in the skin of people with eczema could allow these compounds to enter the bloodstream. "Since the body can't metabolize these compounds, they can collect in the body over time," with unknown effects, says Lim. For this reason, he says it might be a good idea for those with skin problems to avoid those compounds or use sunscreens without them.
Post by karinothing on Apr 1, 2015 12:59:46 GMT -5
aspentosh - Well, technically anyone can make a claim Look at Jenny McCarthy. I think when thinking about sunscreen t is just important to remember the science is 100% clear that the sun damages your skin and that skin cancer can kill you. The science behind why chemicals in sunscreen are bad? The science really isn't there. And sunscreen has been around for a long time.
Now the CDC has found that oxybenzone does make it into blood and breastmilk, but just because a chemical is there, doesn't mean it is killing us, you know?
Okay I just poked around on that EWG site some more, and basically we're all screwed.
I cannot love this enough.
This was me like 2 years ago after doing ALL this research to figure out what is best. But NONE OF THEM ARE GREAT according to the site. so I also said fuck it and got the Neutrogena and really like.
This was me exactly until I threw up my hands and just bought some waterbabies pure & simple since it's always on sale here. I like to be thrifty. I am also going to be picking up some sunscreen spray this year since DS no longer has patience for me to rub in lotion all over him. So I'll save the lotion torture for his face and then spray his arms and legs. I get breezier the more I go along.
The EWG report raised concerns about retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A compound found in about 40 percent of sunscreens. The group says that chemical could accelerate skin damage and increase skin cancer risk when applied to skin that's exposed to sunlight. These claims, says Lim, are based on a study in mice , which are far more susceptible to skin cancer than humans. "It's dangerous to apply a finding in mice to humans, and I've spoken with a number of my colleagues about this and we all agree that it's very premature to even cast doubt about the safety of this chemical." The EWG also flagged products with oxybenzone, which it calls a "hormone-disrupting" compound. This, too, is based on mice data, says Lim; the animals were fed significantly greater amounts of the chemical than what's commonly applied in sunscreen. Other research found no significant changes in blood hormone levels in human volunteers who were told to apply sunscreens containing oxybenzone every day for two weeks. Any hormonal effect, he adds, is probably "very low"; still, if you're concerned about avoiding other hormonal disrupters like bisphenol-A found in hard plastic bottles, you can also avoid this one by checking for oxybenzone on the list of active ingredients.
Interestingly, the EWG gave its green or favorable rating only to products that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, two blockers that don't get absorbed into the skin and are considered pretty innocuous. But Lim says that some dermatologists have expressed concerns about the use of these compounds in people who have inflammatory skin conditions like eczema. Tiny cracks in the skin of people with eczema could allow these compounds to enter the bloodstream. "Since the body can't metabolize these compounds, they can collect in the body over time," with unknown effects, says Lim. For this reason, he says it might be a good idea for those with skin problems to avoid those compounds or use sunscreens without them.
Post by karinothing on Apr 1, 2015 14:01:40 GMT -5
darnkatz - Again remember, we still haven't seen studies that those chemicals in the human blood stream cause issues. The article mentions unknown effects, which also means we haven't really seen any effects yet.
All of this almost made my head explode last year. I'm going to use whatever and just pat myself on the back for using anything.
That said, my child will still turn bright red, which happens whenever she gets even a little bit warm, and other mothers at the playground will judge me and a couple of the nicer ones will offer me their sunscreen because obviously I am burning my child alive. I will politely smile, explain she's slathered in the stuff and that she turns red when she's warm, and then we'll all go on our merry way.
Okay I just poked around on that EWG site some more, and basically we're all screwed.
I cannot love this enough.
This was me like 2 years ago after doing ALL this research to figure out what is best. But NONE OF THEM ARE GREAT according to the site. so I also said fuck it and got the Neutrogena and really like.
This was my exact conclusion last summer. I felt so defeated! I swear that the sunscreen we used the prior year was well rated, and then it wasn't. I haven't even started thinking about sunscreen this year, but I'm going to go with whatever works that I can get on the girls with the least amount of hassle.
Post by chickens987 on Apr 16, 2015 8:37:03 GMT -5
redheadk and other, sorry to bump an old post. I am not super crazy about CHEMICALS, but I found this at Marshalls the other day and really like it so far:
It's only 15, so definitely not for extended outside play, but it's super easy to rub in and not too thick, which is nice for everyday use for daycare, where they play outside but are generally in the shade.