![]() The 6 harmful ingredients in chemical sunscreens to avoid are Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octinoxate. So why risk it with their potentially toxic active ingredients and all the synthetic additives when they haven’t even done what they promised? This is especially important as we know that the ‘big 3’ chemical sunscreen brands - Banana Boat, Coppertone and Neutrogena - have failed to help reduce skin cancer rates over the past half a century anyways. Let’s get right into the qualities of a better sunscreen followed by recommendations.īefore even looking at things like SPF level or water resistance, let’s first make sure the sunscreen ingredients themselves are not toxic. But enough about the sunscreens we should be avoiding. The point of emphasis being, diving into the full ingredient list is the only way to identify a sunscreen that’s safe, do not let the misleading copywriting fool you. ![]() Now, there were certain “safe” or “clean” sunscreen brands whose entire active ingredient list came from potentially toxic petrochemicals that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and the FDA has concerns about and is “seeking more information on….” So the active ingredients read - Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate and Octocrylene - all petrochemicals that should be avoided. Many of the “best sunscreens” were also full of synthetic plastic ingredients like Dimethicone, which basically gives the appearance of shiny radiant skin. Diving deep into the full ingredient list and literally researching EVERY ingredient is the only way to find truly non-toxic sunscreens - a part I have already done =).Īs I was researching “safe mineral sunscreens” for example, some of the top product recommendations that popped up on Google still had toxic ingredients like the allergen Octisalate linked with contact dermatitis & itchy skin rashes. To start, the best sunscreen companies are transparent about their full ingredient list. And the fun part, after the UV protection bit is taken care of, a sunscreen that actually nourishes our skin! What makes a truly safe yet effective sunscreen? A sunscreen that is safe for everyday use, safe for babies and safe for those with the most sensitive of skins? Sunscreens that - of course - provide reliable broad spectrum UV protection…it’s why they are there. Written by Ajay Chohan, Founder Small Batch Goodness
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