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7 March 20207 March 2020

Ingredients found in sunscreens appear to be absorbed into the body and produce blood levels which exceed the FDA threshold when additional safety studies for sunscreens could potentially be waived; however this does not indicate that the public should stop using sunscreens

In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the rate of absorption of six active ingredients (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and octinoxate) … Read more

3 February 20203 February 2020

A skin cancer prevention campaign, targeting overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, ie sunbed use and sunburn, saves the health service twice as much as the campaign costs

In November 2019 researchers from Denmark published their assessment of the financial savings to society as a result of the Danish Sun Safety Campaign which targeted overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, … Read more

12 January 202015 January 2020

Sunscreens prevent sunburn but at the same time allow statistically significant increases in vitamin D levels, with the increase in vitamin D being higher with the use of high UVA protection sunscreens than low UVA protection sunscreens

In May 2019 researchers from the UK, Poland and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the impact of sunscreens on vitamin D levels. Sunlight contains both UVA … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Whilst acknowledging the environmental impact of sunscreens, dermatologists have a duty to continue emphasizing the public health impact of excessive sun exposure and give advice about appropriate protection from the sun, including applying appropriate sunscreens

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the environmental effects of oxybenzone and other sunscreen active ingredients. The use of sunscreens has increased in line with … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Oxybenzone

Oxybenzone is known by many names including (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone, benzophenone-3, and 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone. It may be found in sunscreens, facial moisturizers, lip balm, lipstick, anti-aging creams, hair conditioners, hair spray, nail polish … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Octocrylene

Octocrylene is known by many names including 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, UV Absorber-3, 2-Propenoic acid,2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-,2-ethylhexyl ester and octocrilene and is found in many cosmetic products including sunscreen, lip balm, face … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Octinoxate

Octinoxate is known by many names including octyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexylmethoxy cinnamate, escalol, neo heliopan, etc and is found in many skin and cosmetic products, including makeup foundation, hair dye, shampoo, … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Although there is a gradual accumulation of octinoxate and octocrylene in coral, other ingredients in sunscreen products appear to increase the degree and rate of absorption and exacerbate the toxicity of sunscreen products

In February 2019 researchers from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of 7-day exposures to two of the organic ultraviolet filters … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Will the protection of coral reefs result in an increase in human skin cancers?

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the reasons why Hawaii have recently banned two major ingredients, oxybenzone and octinoxate, found in the majority of commonly … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Examine all available evidence before making decisions on sunscreen ingredient bans

In July 2019 researchers from the USA published their scientific article on coral bleaching. They stated that coral bleaching is a worldwide problem and more needs to be done to … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Oxybenzone, found in sunscreens, may be associated with contact and photocontact allergy reactions and Hirschsprung’s disease, as well as producing a variety of toxic reactions in coral and fish ranging from reef bleaching to mortality

In February 2018 researchers from from the USA published their review on the chemical oxybenzone (also known as Benzophenone-3) which is an emerging human and environmental contaminant used in sunscreens … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

An analysis of Pininterest reveals that over 68% of the recommended recipes for homemade sunscreens offer insufficient ultraviolet radiation protection

In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess homemade sunscreens on social media, specifically Pinterest, which has over 175 million users. Recent interest … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Using a cleansing oil appears to be the most effective method of removing either a non-waterproof or a waterproof sunscreen from the body

In June 2019 researchers from China assessed different cleaning methods for removing sunscreen. A total of 20 individuals were included in the study. Each individual applied either a non-waterproof sunscreen … Read more

1 September 201914 June 2020

Sunscreen products are a significant source of metals and inorganic nutrients in coastal waters and are having a serious effect on marine ecology which must not be ignored

In August 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the release rate of dissolved trace metals (aluminium, cadmium, copper, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, lead and … Read more

27 August 201913 March 2020

Use of several personal care products appear to increase blood glucose levels in the late second trimester of pregnancy which may increase the risk of gestational diabetes

In August 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products during pregnancy and late pregnancy glucose … Read more

27 August 201916 June 2020

Sunscreen use for daily and recreational photoprotection does not appear to compromise vitamin D levels, even when applied under optimal conditions

In May 2019 researchers from France, Belgium, USA, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Senegal and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D … Read more

6 February 20194 January 2020

Men’s cologne/aftershave, deodorant, suntan/sunblock lotion and hand/body lotion are associated with a high increase in the urinary levels of monoethyl phthalate and parabens

In August 2017 researchers from the USA and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product use and levels of phthalates and parabens … Read more

23 January 201913 March 2020

Researchers call for individuals to apply sunscreen or use nitrile examination gloves when undergoing a gel manicure to prevent photoaging and skin cancer

In March 2018 researchers from the USA published their review highlighting the dangers of gel manicures. They stated that the specially formulated nail polish used during a gel manicure must … Read more

3 January 20194 January 2020

Frequent usage of face lotion during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be associated with an increased risk of testicular germ cell tumours in their sons

In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the risk of … Read more

19 August 201825 January 2020

A double application of sunscreen is recommended, especially before intense sun exposure

In March 2018 researchers from Denmark published the results of their study to assess whether a double application of sunscreen reduced the amount of skin missed following a single application. … Read more