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Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:08 pm |
Is every SPF 15 created equal? I always wonder about this as I don't think I can prove which sunscreen works better. The only thing I can go by is whether the sunscreen makes me greasy looking or not, but other than that I don't even know if it is blocking the sun or not. How can you tell? |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:55 am |
bump. also wanna know!!! |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:17 am |
You need to look at the active ingrediants.
Here is a post I have on another messageboard, I will repost here, as it may help a little anyway. This does not address European Sunscreens directly, nor the issues in relation to chemicial vs Mineral screens. But is just a general guide to get you started.
There is also info posted in the sticky posts in the "Library" which addresses European screens, Chemical vs Mineral etc.
This is a post from last year, so some of the links may no longer be active, but you should be able to search on Google or Froogle with the produt named here, to find online sources.
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A good broad spectrum sunscreen MUST contain one of the following Ingredients in the Active ingredient list. If they are in the Inactive list – they are useless.
"Look for: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone (which may also be listed as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Mexoryl SX, or Tinosorb (Mexoryl SX and Tinosorb are only available in products sold outside the US)" (from Paulas Choice site)
http://www.paulaschoice.com/learn/sun.asp?ID=163
For outdoor play products should be a 30 SPF or higher. 15 SPF is the minimum recommended for everyday wear.
Apply 20 min before heading outside if possible, and apply LIBERALLY and often, every two hours, and immediately after swimming, sweating etc. Most people apply sunscreen incorrectly, applying only half the amount needed.
This site has great info on good sunscreen use.
http://www.paulaschoice.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SUN&ID=31
Please review it, as I really don’t want to re-type it all here.
Following is a list of common Drugstore Blocks and Screens that provide good UVA and UVB protection. There are undoubtedly a few I have forgotten, but if you use the Active Ingrediant info listed at the Paulas Choice link, you can also check other sunscreens you come across.
Within each brand you will find both very good, AND very poor products. So brand alone won't tell you much. You need to check the individual formulations. When useing the list below, many names within a brand are almost identicial - so double check with the picture link incluided.
No matter what the ingredients are, if you are applying product incorrectly, you are not well protected and may get burned.
No sunscreen is a 100% block. So practice good Sun sense habits as well.
There are a number of Specially Products that may also qualify as a “good” product, but due to space constraints, I have not listed them here.
Special Information for those with sensitive skin concerns is near the bottom of the list. These screens can also be used by all other skin types, so check there also for options.
For European Sunscreens look here:
http://www.biochemiaurody.com/English/Eurosunscreens.htm
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USA Drugstore Sunscreens that provide good UVA and UVB Protection:
Alba Botanica
Alba Botanika Full Spectrum UVA & UVB Sun Protection Lotion, SPF 30, Oraganic Lavander
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73850&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73850&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Baby Blanket
Baby Blanket Sunblock Lotion for Babies, SPF 50+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=74611&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=74611&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Baby Blanket Sunblock Stick for Babies, SPF 45+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=74612&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=74612&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Baby Blanket Sunscreen Lotion for Babies, SPF 50+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87925&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=87925&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Bain de Soleil
Bain de Soleil Oil-Free Protecteur Faces Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79703&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=79703&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Bain de Soleil Oil-Free Protecteur Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 35
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73204&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73204&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Banana Boat
Banana Boat Baby Magic Sunblock Spray, SPF 48
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=81080&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=81080&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Baby Magic Sunblock Lotion, SPF 50
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87883&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=87883&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Kids Quickblock UVA & UVB Sunblock Spray Lotion, SPF 35
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=89472&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=89472&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Sport Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87607&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=87607&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Quick Dry Sport Sunblock Spray, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87613&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=87613&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Sport Quick Block UVA & UVB Sunblock Spray Lotion, SPF 35
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=89483&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=89483&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Sport Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=89478&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=89478&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH – Avoid the 15 SPF, which has poor UVA protection
Banana Boat Surf Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30 w/ AguaSheild H2O
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87616&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=87616&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Surf Sunblock Lotion, SPF 15
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=139724&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=139724&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Ultra Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=81079&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=81079&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Suntanicals Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=89466&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=89466&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH – Avoid the 15 SPF, which has poor UVA protection
Banana Boat Sunblock Lotion, Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=139722&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=139722&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sunblock SPF 30, aerosol
http://www.bananaboat.com/products/10837.aspx?cat=3
Blue Lizard
Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Lotion, SPF 30+, Face
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=78784&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=78784&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Lotion, SPF 30+, Regular
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=78785&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=78785&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Lotion, SPF 30+, Sport
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=78781&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=78781&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Bullfrog
Bullfrog SuperBlock Spray Lotion, SPF 40
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=92172&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=92172&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Bullfrog SuperBlock Lotion, SPF 40
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=46535&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=46535&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
California Baby
California Baby Citronella Bug Blend SPF 30+ Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=54816&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=54816&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
California Baby Sunblock Stick SPF 30+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73847&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73847&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
California Baby Water Resistant, Hypo- Allergenic, Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=54815&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=54815&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Coppertone – avoid the regular Coppertone Waterbabies, it does not provide adequate UVA protection
Coppertone Shade Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=16328&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=16328&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Sport Sunblock Gel, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73200&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73200&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Spectra3, SPF 30, 50, lotion, Kids, Waterbabies (Spectra3 line only) – all products
http://www.drugstore.com/search/search.asp?searchtype=1&trx=28198&trxp1=60&srchtree=1&search=spectra+3&Go.x=16&Go.y=4
– avoid the regular Coppertone Waterbabies, it does not provide adequate UVA protection
Coppertone Ultrasheer Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 15, 30, 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=86700&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=86700&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Ultrasheer Sunscreen Lotion, Faces SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=139698&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=139698&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Endless Summer Ultrasheer Sunscreen Stick, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=86702&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=86702&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Oil free Sunblock Lotion, for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79706&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=79706&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Oil free Sunblock Lotion, for faces, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73202&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73202&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=16282&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=16282&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Sunblock Spray, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73203&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73203&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Coppertone Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=27880&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=27880&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Fallene
Fallene Cotz Water Resistant Sunscreen Cream, SPF 58
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79702&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=79702&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Fallene Total Block Clear Sunblock, Lotion SPF 65
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73213&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73213&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Fallene Total Block Tinted Cover-UP,Lotion SPF 60
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73214&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73214&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby Faces Lotion, SPF 50+, 60+
http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/2004/products/children_babyfaces.htm
Hawaiian Tropic Barbie Sunblock Lotion Spray, SPF 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=91645&catid=20&brand=38401&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=20&trxp2=91645&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND
Hawaiian Tropic Oil Free Faces Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30 (untinted & tinted)
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=91650&catid=20&brand=38401&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=20&trxp2=91650&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND
Hawaiian Tropic Ozone Sunblock Lotion, SPF 70
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=91654&catid=20&brand=38401&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=20&trxp2=91654&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND – Avoid the stick and spray versions poor UVA protection
Hawaiian Tropic Sunblock Lotion, SPF 15, 30, 45 plus
http://www.hawaiiantropic.com/2004/products/protection_plus.htm
Jason Natural Cosmetics
Jason Natural Cosmetics Chemical Free Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=141555&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=141555&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Chemical Earth’s Best Organic Sunblock Lotion, Chemical Free SPF 30+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=141566&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=141566&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Facial Block Lotion, Chemical Free SPF 20
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=141553&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=141553&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Sun Care Active Block Lotion SPF 40
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=90256&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=90256&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Sun Care Facial Block Lotion SPF 16
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=90260&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=90260&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Sun Care Family Block Lotion SPF 36
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=90257&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=90257&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Sun Care Kid’s Block Lotion SPF 46
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=90255&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=90255&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Sun Care Daily Block Lotion SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=90258&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=90258&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Kiss My Face
Kiss My Face Hot Spots Certified Organic Formula Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=76582&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=76582&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Kiss My Face Non-Chemical Sunblock Lotion, SPF 18
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=40034&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=40034&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30, 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=86937&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=86937&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519
Neutrogena Ultrasoft Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30, 45 (pump bottle)
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=139760&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=139760&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519
Neutrogena Sunblock Lotion, Sensitive Skin Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=55697&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=55697&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519
Neutrogena Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=27873&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=27873&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519 – avoid the 30 SPF, poor UVA protection
Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30, 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79568&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=79568&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519 – Good for oily Skin
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=69268&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=69268&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519 – Good for Dry Skin
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil-Free Lotion UVA/UVB Block, SPF 30+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=23524&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=23524&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil-Free Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=69269&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=69269&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil-Free Sunblock Stick, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=69267&catid=12101&brand=7519&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=12101&trxp2=69267&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND&cmbProdBrandFilter=7519
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Aerosol Sunblock, SPF 30 and 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=150734&catid=12101&trx=GFI-0-BCRP-72739&trxp1=12101&trxp2=150734&trxp3=1&trxp4=1&btrx=BUY-GFI-0-BCRP-72739
Neutrogena Sunless Tanning, SPF 20, comes in Medium and Dark
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=150736&catid=45531&trx=GFI-0-RVP-12101&trxp1=45531&trxp2=150736&trxp3=1&trxp4=1&btrx=BUY-GFI-0-RVP-12101
Neutrogena Body Glow Body Moisterizer, w SPF 20, DHA
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=149924&catid=91285&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=91285&trxp2=149924&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Neutrogena Build-A-Tan Face Gradual Sunless Tanning, SPF 15
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100801&navAction=jump&navCount=4&id=prod1272972
NO-AD -Avoid the No-Ad Adult Sunscreens, poor UVA protection, and they are a bit borderline on the kids versions
NO-AD Sunblock, Babies, Waterproof Lotion, SPF 45
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=55349&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=55349&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
NO-AD Sunblock, Kids, Waterproof Lotion, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=55346&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=55346&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Ocean Potion – Most are very good in this line
Ocean Potion Baby SPF 50
Ocean Potion Kid SPF 30+
Ocean Potion Kids Spray SPF 30+
Ocean Potion Anti-Aging Sunblock SPF 15, 30, 50
Ocean Potion Sport Xtreme Spray Sunblock SPF 30 (water/sweat resistive)
Ocean Potion Sport Xtreme Lotion Sunblock SPF 30, 50 (water/sweat resistive)
Ocean Potion Anti-Aging Face Potion, SPF 30
Ocean Potion Face Potion, Clear Zinc Oxide, SPF 45
http://www.opotion.com/pages/main%20entrance.html
Panama Jack
Panama Jack Surf ‘N Clear Zinc, Lotion SPF 30+
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=91585&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=91585&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Panama Jack Surf ‘N Sport Sunblock Lotion, SPF 75
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=91579&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=91579&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Paulas Choice – all are very good Lotions
http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/category2.asp?CAT=49&TYPE=2&PAGETYPE=S
Sea & Ski
Sea & Ski Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73801&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73801&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Sea & Ski Sunscreen Sport Lotion, SPF 50
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73799&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73799&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Tampa Bay Tan
Tampa Bay Tan Blush Tan Maintainer with 15 SPF
http://www.tampabaytan.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=68
Lips:
Almay Pure Tints Protective Lip Care, SPF 25
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000638XX/qid=1122764667/sr=8-15/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i15_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&s=hpc&n=507846
Aveda Lip Saver, SPF 15
http://www.aveda.com/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY7183&PRODUCT_ID=PROD5897
Blistex Pro Care Lip Protectant/Sunscreen, SPF 30
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000132G62/qid=1122764887/sr=8-5/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i5_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&s=hpc&n=507846
Dr. Hauschka Sun Block Stick, SPF 30
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00023AHA8/qid=1122764399/sr=8-6/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i6_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&n=507846
Jack Black Intense Theropy Lip Balm, SPF 25
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006TVY4Q/qid=1122764477/sr=8-8/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i8_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&n=507846
Kiss My Face Certified Organic Lip Balm, SFP 15, Peach
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=76605&catid=47646&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=47646&trxp2=76605&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Natural Ice Sport, Medicated Lip Protectant/Sunscreen, SPF 30
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=55116&catid=49461&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=49461&trxp2=55116&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
Ocean Potion Lip Potion SPF 45
http://www.oceanpotion.com
Paulas Choice Moisterizing Lipscreen, SPF 15
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/product.asp?CODE=PC255&PAGETYPE=S
POUTlandish Hyper Moisturizing Lip Paint, SPF 15
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000246RT2/qid=1122764850/sr=8-7/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i7_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&n=507846
Total Block LIPCotz, SPF 45
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009KCRLQ/qid=1122764780/sr=8-12/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i12_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&s=hpc&n=507846
Vanicream Lip Protectant, SPF 30
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000Y3LJS/qid=1122764262/sr=8-11/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i11_xglna/104-8253414-5837559?v=glance&s=hpc&n=507846
European High PPD Sunscreens, USA availability:
http://www.skincarecentral.biz/skincare-sun.html
Also Check Ebay.
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Sensitive Skin Products
Because of children’s skin sensitivity, they often do better with a mineral based sunscreen. The sunscreens above, though good ones, may irritate some children’s skin, because they do contain chemical based sunscreens.
So for adults or children with sensitive skin – opt for an all mineral based sunscreen.
These are very tough to find, and in most cases you will need to special order it, and they are more expensive.
Many people find that they can use the mineral based sunscreen on the face, and other sensitive areas, and use a cheaper chemical based screen on the rest of the body.
If you or your child suffers from eye irritation, quite often the product that causes the eye irritation is the sunscreen ingredient Octinoxate also know as octyl metoxycinnamate, (or cinnimate) its listed in the Active ingredient listing. It’s hard to find an inexpensive drugstore sunscreen without that active ingredient.
For sensitive skin or eye problems Look for sunscreens that are Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide ONLY. (in the active ingredients) These are sold as Mineral Only sunscreens, usually for sensitive skin. Also called "Chemical free"
But just because it says "Sensitive Skin" "Chemical free" "Mineral" on the label - DOES NOT mean its ok. You must look at the active ingredient list. I have found many sunscreens with the Sensitive comment on the label, that still contain Cinnimate.
A chemical free product does not mean it has NO chemicals. But rather it is (or should be, though not always) free of “Chemical Sunscreens”. The product will often still contain other ingredients such as plant extracts, botanicals, fragrances, preservatives, and dyes, which can cause reactions in sensitive skin types.
Babies under six months
Babies under 6 months of age have very thin and delicate skin, which can more easily absorb products placed on the skin surface, and become more easily irritated. Treat their skin as "sensitive" when applying products.
For babys under 6 months, keep baby in the shade, or shaded with Stroller Hood or cover or a lightweight blanket or small sheet thrown over the handle of the stroller or carrier, that tents over their body. They can burn very quickly and severly, as well as suffer alot of eye damage from to much sun.
Mineral based sunscreens are recomended for babies under 6 months, These are less likely to absorb into the babies skin, as they sit more on the skin surface.
Try to avoid excess fragrances etc. which can also irritate tender baby skin.
Some Sunscreen Chemical Free products for Sensitive Skin-
California Baby Lotion (water resistive)
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=54815&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=54815&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Peter Thomas Roth Beach and Pool Lotion Sunblock (water resistive)
http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?productID=1206&WID=%7BF95B30E4%2D6B42%2D49C3%2D90EC%2DE2B7C27BB2F9%7D
Fallene Cotz Water Resistive Sunscreen Lotion (water Resistive)
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79702&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=79702&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Fallene Total Block Clear Sunblock Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73213&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73213&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Fallene Total Block Tinted Cover-UP Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=73214&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=73214&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Other options - not recommended for pool use however-
Peter Thomas Roth Ultra light TD Lotion
http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?productID=1205&WID=%7BF95B30E4%2D6B42%2D49C3%2D90EC%2DE2B7C27BB2F9%7D
Paulas Choice Pure Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/product.asp?CODE=PC145&PAGETYPE=S
Neutragena Sensitive Skin formula Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=55697&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=55697&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
NIA24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
http://skin-etc.stores.yahoo.net/nia24sundapr.html
This is a very matt product, leaves a velvet skin finish, I like it alot
Jason Natural Cosmetics Chemical Free Sunblock Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=141555&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=141555&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Chemical Earth’s Best Organic Sunblock, Chemical Free Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=141566&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=141566&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Jason Natural Cosmetics Facial Block, Chemical Free Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=141553&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=141553&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Kiss My Face Non-Chemical Sunblock Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=40034&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=12101&trxp2=40034&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
Oleda All Natural Mineral Sunscreen
http://www.oleda.com/shop/index.cfm?task=8&sku=23NM&CatID=SK
Diana Yvonne Pure Titanium Dioxide Sunscreen Roll-on
http://www.dianayvonne.com/product/CSS68
Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Sunscreen mineral Powder
http://skincarerx.com/shopping/review_box.html?pid=1035[/b] |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:19 am |
Looks like the link to European screen ratings is not longer live - sorry. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:51 am |
oh, gosh, you are so professional. Thank you!! |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:30 am |
clinique cityblock is a physical sunscreen, it is oil-free, i like the texture very much, no acne from wearing it so far. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:47 am |
Thank you, Tangal. The information is very helpful. I was just wondering because I felt like I couldn't tell if a cheap brand sunscreen with the same SPF rating as a more expensive one would be just as effective. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:00 am |
a cheap brand can be just as effective, if the active ingriants are "correct"
Those above are mostly drugstore products, so many are "cheaper"
Many "expensive" brands can have inadiquate protection also. So it comes back to the active ingrediants. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:05 am |
I like the Neutrogena Dry Touch for a less shiny look or Neutrogena Healthy Defense, a bit more moisterizing and shiny, the Oil of Olay has some good ones also for the face. A bit shiny to me though.
For body the Ocean Potion is nice and smells like orange vanilla! Coppertone Spectra 3 is also good on the body, as is the Banana Boat Aerosols.
The new Aveeno line, is not in that list, its the Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Protection Sunblock, Face SPF 30.
Its a good one also, though a bit more shiny then the Neutrogena Dry Touch. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:07 am |
I'm glad you mentioned the Nutrogena one. My sis's bf just bought that. He liked it. I will try it, too. My mom gave me hers which she bought from a Thai dermatologist clinic in Thailand. I have so many diff sunscreens since I always have this funny feeling that maybe it's not effective, so I want to buy something else. Oh the Estee Lauder one is terrible. You can stir fry veggies on my face after I use it. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:17 am |
Ombrelle works best for me. When I'm at the beach all day I also use a sunblock on my face
ROC Minesol 40. This really works!
Alba Botanica Lavender smells lovely and works as body cream/sunscreen.
I tried DDF organic sun protection SPF 30 last summer and it didn't work as well.(I most likely should have applied it more often but it felt greasy on my face.)I know that you are supposed to look for a broad spectrum sunscreen UVB/UVA. Sunblocks are Titanium Dioxide. Which you use depend on your activities. Swimming etc. I have very sensitive , fair skin and these work for me.
I also use Sea & Ski Foam ,it's great for the body but haven't been able to find it this year. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:25 am |
Doohicus, I found this article which says Ombrelle has the best UVA protection. http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/sunscreen/index.html
It got the "Mexoryl SX, which is the most effective UVA-blocking ingredient available, according to dermatologists. In July 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Mexoryl for use in the U.S, and L'Oreal plans to introduce a daily facial moisturizer with Mexoryl in the fall. However, the company will likely not produce a Mexoryl-based sunscreen for the U.S. until next year."
Wow, this is new to me. But unfortunately we won't have it in the US for another year. Are you in Canada? |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:26 am |
What do you all think of the MD Protection 30 which is being offered as a free gift with purchase for EDS members? |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:26 am |
Sorry, I meant MD Formulations Total Protector 30. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:39 am |
Based on the ingrediants, it is broad range protective. So is UVA and UVB blocking. Its also fragrance free which is terrific for facial use.
Some people are sensitive to Octyl Methoxycinnamate, and find it irritates their eyes.
I have not personally used it myself, but would try it, if I had some.
Ingredients:
Active ingredients: Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Allantoin.
Purified Water, Clyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Aklyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Steareth-2, Steareth-100, Tricontanyl PVP, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthun Gum, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynl Butylcarbamate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:42 am |
Tangal, is Urea not good for your skin? I read that somewhere. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:44 am |
From Cosmetic Cops Ingredient Dictionary.
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/dictionary.asp?TYPE=SEARCH&ID=U
urea: Component of urine, though synthetic versions are used in cosmetics. In small amounts urea has good water-binding and exfoliating properties for skin; in larger concentrations it can cause inflammation (Source: Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, January-February 2002, pages 44–54)
I think you are thinking of the preservative in the above product? Some people can be sensitive to preservatives. But for most it is fine. Some people are especially sensitive to this ingrediant, so for them it can be a concern.
There is a possible issue in relation to other ingrediants it may be used with in some formulas, but that is not the case in this screen.
diazolidinyl urea. Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (Source: Contact Dermatitis, December 2000, pages 339–343). See formaldehyde-releasing preservative.
formaldehyde-releasing preservative. A common type of preservative found in cosmetics (Source: Contact Dermatitis, December 2000, pages 339–343). However, there is no higher level of skin reaction to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives than to other preservatives (Source: British Journal of Dermatology, March 1998, pages 467–476). In fact, there is a far greater risk to skin from a product without preservatives, owing to the contamination and unchecked growth of bacteria, fungus, and mold that can result. However, there is concern that when formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are present in a formulation with amines, such as triethanolamine (TEA), diethanolamine (DEA), or monoethanolamine (MEA), that nitrosamines can then be formed, because nitrosamines are carcinogenic substances that can potentially penetrate skin (Source: Fundamentals and Applied Toxicology, August 1993, pages 213–221). Whether or not that poses a health risk of any kind has not been established. See preservatives. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:57 am |
wow! that was a lot of good information ,thank so much! |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:01 pm |
Cherisse,
Yes, I'm in Canada. Ombrelle is sold everywhere. Women I know (older) use this as an everyday moisturizer. I use everyday in summer. I didn't know about the Mexoryl SX, thanks, I tend not to be too scientific. It's good to know. I have also tried MD Formulations Total Protection color 30. It wasn't good for me. Smelled like plastic and irritated my skin.(Again, I do have sensitive skin) It also felt greasy. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:08 pm |
Tangal,
Thankyou for the info regarding formaldehyde. I am sensitive to it. I am finding it hidden in many products. Even in some form on clothing, when I try on at store I sometimes get hives. I think it's sprayed as a preservative when shipping or something. Sorry, I am off the subject. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:11 pm |
It is also in some starchs sprayed on clothing durning cleaning/pressing, which is done before hanging on stores racks. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:14 pm |
Ah Ha! That would explain it. Thank again. |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:20 pm |
Formaldehyde sounds terrible to be put on your skin. Grrrrrrr I will have to pay more attention to all the labels and ingredients listed. I now look for Paraben-free products, but hard to find them.
Tangal, are you a chemist? |
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Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:38 pm |
No I am a paid independant cosmetic industry consultant, I work mainly with companys that create self tanners and face and body care products. I work directly with the labs, manufacterers, and end users.
I work for a number of different companys, many of which are competitors. And I am also the senior consultant and head moderater atwww.sunless.com
You may want to read this on Parabens. Just another perspective. Personally I would not feel comfortable useing a product without an effective preservative. I feel a poorly preserved prodct that allows mold, fungus and germs to grow is much more harmful then a possible paraben risk.
http://www.paulaschoice.com/learn/art.asp?ID=372
"Problems With Preservatives?
You may not think of them as an essential part of your skin care and cosmetics, but without question skin-care and cosmetics products need preservatives. This is especially true for products that contain plant extracts—just think about how long a head of lettuce lasts in your refrigerator. Whether it is a cleanser, lotion, toner, blush, foundation, or mascara, without preservatives these everyday items would become overloaded with bacteria, mold, and fungus, making them harmful to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. However, as necessary as preservatives are to the safety of cosmetics, they've had their share of woes over the years. For example, back in the early '90s, it was discovered that when formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (such as 2-bromo-2-nitropane 1-3 diol or DMDM hydantoin) are combined with amines (such as triethanolamine), something called nitrosamine forms, and nitrosamine (in its various forms) is, in fact, carcinogenic. This problem was viewed as inconsequential for cosmetics, however, because the amount of preservatives used in cosmetics is minute. No test has shown it to cause problems for people applying makeup or using skin care. Studies relating to carcinogenic properties of nitrosamine were done feeding it orally to laboratory rats. Still, it is not a pleasant thought to associate a "carcinogen" with your cosmetics in any way, shape, or form. As a result, and despite their effectiveness, formaldehyde-based preservatives are not as popular as they once were.
Another group of preservatives (parabens) is now in a predicament similar to that of formaldehyde, and this has become a common subject for questions from my readers. These parabens may come in the form of butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, or propylparaben, and have been linked distantly (meaning in limited studies and with only a handful of subjects) to breast cancer due to their weak estrogenic activity and their presence in breast-cancer tumors. But even from a distance that has some people worried, especially considering that, by some estimates, more than 90% of all cosmetics products contain one or more parabens. In fact, parabens are the most widely used group of cosmetics preservatives in the world because of their efficacy, low risk of irritation, and stability.
What started the concern about parabens was a study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (January 2002, pages 49–60) that evaluated the estrogenic activity of parabens in human breast-cancer cells. The very technical findings of the study, which involved both oral administration and injection into rat skin, did show evidence of a weak estrogenic effect on cells in a way that could be problematic for binding to receptor sites that may cause proliferation of MCF-7 breast-cancer cells.
Subsequent research identified parabens in human breast-tumor samples supplied by 20 patients. This study was concerned primarily with the use of deodorants that contained parabens rather than with cosmetics in general, but it has been extrapolated to the cosmetics industry as a whole, prompting many consumers to check the ingredient lists of the products they're using. What all the researchers who are studying this issue agree on is that the information to date is hardly conclusive and at best vague; parabens require more study. For example, the presence of parabens in human breast tumors doesn't mean they caused the tumors in the first place. It is also unclear whether cosmetics are a problem, or just underarm deodorants, as some researchers have hypothesized (Sources: Journal of Applied Toxicology, January–February 2004, pages 1–4, September–October 2003, pages 285–288, and March–April 2003, pages 89–59; and Journal of the National Cancer Institute, August 2003, pages 1106–1118).
It is also important to realize that parabens are used in food products as well (Source: Food Chemistry and Toxicology, October 2002, pages 1335–1373), which could very well be the source. As yet, no one has any idea (or has evaluated) whether it is the consumption of parabens or their application to the skin that is responsible for their presence in human tissue. And no one knows what the presence of parabens in human tissue means.
Does this mean you should stop buying products that contain parabens? That's a good question, but the answer isn't simple or conclusive at this time, even by the standards of the study itself. Clearly it is a serious issue, and the FDA is conducting its own research to determine what this means for human health (Source: The Endocrine Disruptor Knowledge Base (EDKB), http://edkb.fda.gov/index.html).
As a point of reference, and just to keep the concern over parabens in perspective, it is important to realize that parabens are hardly the only substances that have estrogenic effects on the body.
The issue is that any source of estrogen, including the estrogen our bodies produce or the types associated with plant extracts, may bind to receptor sites on cells, either strongly or weakly. This can either stimulate the receptor to imitate the effect of our own estrogen in a positive way, or it can generate an abnormal estrogen response. It is possible that a weak plant estrogen can help the body, but it is also possible for a strong plant estrogen to make matters worse. For example, there is research showing that coffee is a problem for fibrocystic breast disease, possibly because coffee exerts estrogenic effects on breast cells (Sources: Journal of the American Medical Women's Association, Spring 2002, pages 85–90; American Journal of Epidemiology, October 1996, pages 642–644; and Annals of the New York Academy of Science, March 2002, pages 11–22).
A study conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, investigated the estrogenic effects of licorice root, black cohosh, dong quai, and ginseng "on cell proliferation of MCF-7 cells, a human breast cancer cell line... ." The results showed that "Dong quai and ginseng both significantly induced the growth of MCF-7 cells by 16- and 27-fold, respectively, over that of untreated control cells, while black cohosh and licorice root did not" (Source: Menopause, March–April, 2002, pages 145–150). A more recent study concluded that “Commercially available products containing soy, red clover, and herbal combinations induced an increase in the MCF-7 [breast cancer] proliferation rates, indicating an estrogen-antagonistic activity. ..." (Source: Menopause, May–June 2004, pages 281–289).
I wish there were an easy answer to this question, but there isn't. I can't even tell you to avoid products that contain parabens because there would almost be no products to recommend. Even product lines that make claims (albeit exaggerated) about their "natural" content often use parabens as the preservative system because they are "food-grade" substances. It's interesting to note that parabens actually do have a "natural" origin. Parabens are formed from an acid (p-hydroxy-benzoic acid) found in raspberries and blackberries (Source: Cosmetics & Toiletries, January 2005, page 22). So much for the widely held belief that natural ingredients are the only answer for skin-care products!
One more point, about the risk of breast cancer related to underarm deodorant. In October 2002, a study conducted at the Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, looked at the issue of underarm deodorant use and breast cancer. The study compared the use of underarm deodorant in 810 women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and 793 women who were not affected by the disease. When the two groups were compared, researchers found no evidence of an increased risk of breast cancer linked to using antiperspirant or deodorant, or using antiperspirant or deodorant after shaving with a traditional razor blade. In short, the researchers believed their study proved there was no link between underarm deodorants and breast cancer risk."
-Paula Begoun |
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