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12-Chemical sunscreens: What does the science say about their safety? (Sunscreens, Part 3)
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In part 3, we finally cover the topic you're been waiting for--chemical sunscreens. There's a lot to unpack here, but we cover everything including their differences from mineral sunscreens through the details about their potential health risks. Please keep in mind that most studies showing harm are in animals, not in humans. The chemical sunscreens retailed in the US include avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, octicrylene, and octisalate. References: FDA Monograph - Proposed rules. Federal Register 2019; 84 (38). 6216 - 6232. Fivenson D et al. Sunscreens: UV Filters to protect us: part 2- increasing awareness of UV filters and their potential toxicities to us and our environment. International Journal of Women’s dermatology 2021; 7: 45-69. Kruase M et al. Sunscreens: are they beneficial for health? An overview of endocrine disrupting properties of UV-filters. International Journal of Andrology 2012; 35: 424-436. Matta M et al. Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma concentration of sunscreen active ingredients. JAMA 2020; 323 (3):256-267. Wang J et al. Recent advances on endocrine disrupting effects of UV filters. International Journal of Environmental research and public health 2016; 13: 782-793.
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