Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don’t Pass Muster

Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don’t Pass Muster

Carla Burns, senior director for cosmetic science, Environmental Working Group, Washington, DC. David Andrews, PhD, senior scientist, Environmental Working Group, Washington, DC. Environmental Working Group: “Guide to Sunscreens.” National Cancer Institute: “Benzene.” Personal Care Products Council: “Statement by the Personal Care Products Council on Benzene in Personal Care Products,” “Statement by Alexandra Kowcz, Chief Scientist, … Read more

7 Exercise Don’ts With Psoriasis

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Before you shimmy into those leggings or roll out your mat in a hot yoga class, consider this: The same workouts that keep your weight in check, protect against type 2 diabetes, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — all health issues that go hand-in-hand with psoriasis — could make your skin … Read more

Stop Using Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreen, J&J Warns

July 15, 2021 — Consumers should stop using certain brands of spray-on sunscreen products made by Johnson & Johnson. The company has issued a voluntarily recall after finding low levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing agent, in some samples. Benzene is not an ingredient of sunscreen, and should not be present in these products. … Read more

How to Stay Truly Safe in the Sun

SOURCES: Valisure: “Valisure Detects Benzene in Sunscreen,” “Valisure Citizen Petition on Benzene in Sunscreen and After-sun Care Products.” CDC: “Facts About Benzene.” David Light, CEO, Valisure. FDA: “Shedding More Light on Sunscreen Absorption.” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology: “Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured Primary … Read more

Consumer Reports Ranks Top Sunscreens for 2021

April 23, 2021 — A $4 sunscreen from Walmart performed well enough to be recommended and termed a “Best Buy” in this year’s sunscreen ratings from Consumer Reports, which were just released. It is Equate Sport Lotion SPF 50, a Walmart brand. In addition, two sunscreen sprays made the recommended list: Hawaiian Tropic Island … Read more