Sunscreen and Effects of Oxybenzone - Complimentary & Alternative Medicine
Spending time outdoors in the sun can be enjoyable but it can also come at a price, your health. Being out in the sun can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes [2]. We all hear about the importance of sunscreen as there are many sunscreen products touted for their high sun protection factor and waterproof properties, which may sometimes be misleading for consumers. Not only that, but some sunscreen products contain harmful ingredients that can penetrate the skin and interrupt one’s own hormone production (EWG, n.d.). One ingredient, Oxybenzone, is found in most sunscreens. Oxybenzone is effective against protecting sunburn but it has also been found to be apotenthormone disruptor [1]. This ingredient mimics estrogen in the bodies of humans, marine animals, and fish. This article will discuss product and ingredient recommendations to protect your health, the health of your family, and our environment, particularly, our oceans.
Spending time outdoors in the sun can be enjoyable but it can also come at a price, your health. Being out in the sun can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes [2]. We all hear about the importance of sunscreen as there are many sunscreen products touted for their high sun protection factor and waterproof properties, which may sometimes be misleading for consumers. Not only that, but some sunscreen products contain harmful ingredients that can penetrate the skin and interrupt one’s own hormone production (EWG, n.d.). One ingredient, Oxybenzone, is found in most sunscreens. Oxybenzone is effective against protecting sunburn but it has also been found to be apotenthormone disruptor [1]. This ingredient mimics estrogen in the bodies of humans, marine animals, and fish. This article will discuss product and ingredient recommendations to protect your health, the health of your family, and our environment, particularly, our oceans.
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