The Banana Boat recall has left many wondering if chemical sunscreens are safe.
Here’s what you should know.
Theres a lot of (super-sciencey) stuff to unpack here, so lets get to it.
However, the FDA was quick to say these results do not mean that the ingredients are unsafe.
So why all the drama?
Part of the controversy around chemical sunscreens comes back to the naming.
board-certified dermatologist based in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The word chemical is scary to some, even though many innocuous ingredients, like water, are chemicals.
This isnt the first time benzene has been found in sunscreens.
In the case of spray-on sunscreen, it seems to be found in the propellant, she adds.
In other words, no one isputtingbenzene in sunscreenits something that can develop during production.
Dr. Hirsch notes that benzene exposure is in many ways, unavoidable.
Benzene is an organic chemical compound widely used in industry.
Are chemical sunscreens safe?
And one thing worth noting?
Do you park a car in a garage?
board-certified dermatologist based in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Are you a firefighter?
Sunscreen is a highly regulated product and is regulated as a drug here in the U.S.
It is known to reducethe actual and well-established risks of UV radiation.
But if you want to be extra cautious, your best bet is to avoid aerosol sunscreens.
That is what I use on my kids.
She also notes that cream and lotion SPFs are a great choice, and what she uses on herself.
Its also made with thermal spring water to soothe and nourish the skin.
Use it on face, chest and shoulders.
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