Health concerns over sunscreen chemicals found to absorb into bloodstream | tobycrockford23
Six chemicals commonly used in sunscreen absorb into and remain in the bloodstream for 10 days on average, sparking concerns they could be toxic and could pose health risks.
The trial used 48 volunteers to assess the absorption of six ingredients - avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate and octinoxate - in four sunscreen products, lotions and sprays.Homosalate and octocrylene are ingredients in Banana Boat Daily Protect SPF50 and Nivea Sensitive Protect SPF50 sunscreen, while Cancer Council Everyday SPF30 also contains octocrylene.
Professor Bruce Armstrong, from University of Western Australia's School of Global and Population Health, said more information was needed regarding the chemicals' short or long-term toxicity. "They measured the levels over each of the days to see the trajectory, which is an important part because it shows that for most people, the chemicals were gone from their bloodstream within 10 days, but for some, it can remain for longer. It’s not just a bump up on the day of application."
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