BP3 shows toxic results in animal studies, human impact cannot be far removed.
Natural Sun Care
Sunscreen fails to protect from skin cancers and melanoma.
12 ingredients to avoid often found in sunscreen and other personal care products:
Coal Tar Colors: FD&C Blue 1, Green 3, Yellow 5&6; D&C Red 33 Diethanolamine (DEA, TEA)
Quaternium 15 (Formaldehyde)
Glycol Ethers; Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Parabens
Petrolatum
Sodium Lauryl / Laureth Sulfate (SLS)
Toluene; Mercury and Lead
Fragrance (contains Phthalates)
Antibacterials (ex: triclosan)
"Dietary studies that affected body weight gain—showed alterations in liver, kidney, and reproductive organs in rats and mice administered BP-3 dermally and orally." Complete articleMore information about the endocrine and other environmental impact of sunscreen is here and here.
Natural Sun Care
Sunscreen fails to protect from skin cancers and melanoma.
http://www.leaflady.org/10_ingredients.htm
12 ingredients to avoid often found in sunscreen and other personal care products:
Coal Tar Colors: FD&C Blue 1, Green 3, Yellow 5&6; D&C Red 33 Diethanolamine (DEA, TEA)
Quaternium 15 (Formaldehyde)
Glycol Ethers; Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Parabens
Petrolatum
Sodium Lauryl / Laureth Sulfate (SLS)
Toluene; Mercury and Lead
Fragrance (contains Phthalates)
Antibacterials (ex: triclosan)
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May 24, 2010
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