Reply #12: Sunblocks can cause cancer too [View All]

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There are ingredients in sunblocks that are banned in the products in other countries that the US still allows such as;

Benzophenone-3 or Oxybenzone : Hazard Rating - High

120px-Oxybenzone

Studies made by Centers for Disease Control Research show that this chemical ingredient contaminates 97% of American bodies. It is found to be used as a sunscreen agent, ultraviolet absorber and ultra violet filter in sunscreen SPF 15-30, sunscreen SPF greater than 30, sunscreen moisturizer, sunscreen lip balm and baby sunscreen.

Benzophenone-3 is included among those listed in the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. Concerns about this chemical include wildlife and environmental toxicity and its ability to absorb into the skin
and to cause endocrine disruption.

Other studies show that this synthetic chemical suppresses growth, causes leucocytosis, anemia, and can reduce organ weight and both chronic/sub-chronic oral toxicity. There are about 1,388 studies in PubMed science library that may provide data regarding the toxicity of this chemical. There are 1,217 sunscreen and other consumer products that carry these ingredients with hazard ratings that range from moderate to high.

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/71213.aspx#ixzz0rWXlL48z

Other ingredients are listed from this same article;

http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/71213.aspx