Two studies recent studies have found there are potentially harmful ingredients in some of the most popular sunscreen products on the market.
focus on some of the most popular chemical sunscreen ingredients, including avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate and octisalate, according to Bowe.VIDEO: How to stay safe from chemicals in sunscreensThe physical, or mineral blockers, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, were not included in the study because those are not thought to be absorbed into the bloodstream, explained Bowe.
"As of now we don’t know what effects this absorption [of chemical sunscreen ingredients] has on human health," Bowe said Monday on"," noting that the subjects in the studies applied sunscreen to 75% of their body every two hours."Researchers found concerning levels, some of which persisted for weeks."
"There are preliminary studies showing that some of these ingredients, like oxybenzone, can have hormonal effects. In the laboratory setting they can mimic estrogen," she said."We don’t know what those mean for humans so more studies are needed.
Bowe said that as research continues, the use of sunscreen remains a must. About 4.3 million people are treated for basal cell cancer and squamous cell skin cancer in the United States every year,FDA guidelines recommend using"broad spectrum sunscreens with a Sun Protection Factor value of 15 or higher regularly and as directed."
In addition to sunscreen, Bowe recommends wearing sun protective fabrics like rash guards and a broad-brimmed hat to protect skin from the sun.
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