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Sunscreen killing coral reefs

Oxybenzone, a UV-filtering compound used in sunscreens, has been found in high concentrations in the waters around popular coral reefs in Hawaii and the Caribbean. According to new research, the chemical not only kills coral, it causes DNA damage in adults and deforms the DNA in coral in the larval stage, making it unlikely they can develop properly...




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EPA Should Conduct Ecological Risk Assessment of UV Filters Found in Sunscreen to Understand Their Impact on Aquatic Environments, Says New Report

EPA should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet filters used in sunscreens, given the evidence that aquatic ecosystems in the U.S. and possibly endangered species are exposed to these UV filters, and given the importance of these ingredients in skin cancer prevention.




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Spraying rice with sunscreen particles during heatwaves boosts growth

Zinc nanoparticles, a common sunscreen ingredient, can make plants more resilient to climate change – in a surprising way




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Don't Forget to Apply Sunscreen Before & After Water Fun

Title: Don't Forget to Apply Sunscreen Before & After Water Fun
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2021 12:00:00 AM




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Spraying rice with sunscreen particles during heatwaves boosts growth

Zinc nanoparticles, a common sunscreen ingredient, can make plants more resilient to climate change – in a surprising way




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Hawaii lawmakers pass ban on sunscreen chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate

Protecting coral reefs is the legislation’s goal




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Hawaii lawmakers pass ban on sunscreen chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate




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Looking to nature for new sunscreens

A growing group of researchers believes photoprotective compounds from algae and other organisms could soothe consumers’ concerns




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How To Reapply Sunscreen Without Destroying Your Make-up

No matter how much careful we are about our skincare, reapplying the sunscreen is still a step most of us have not mastered yet. Protecting your skin from the sun is one advice you might have heard constantly. From a skin




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Safety of sunscreen pigments comes under scrutiny

A new study shows how titanium dioxide nanoparticles used in sunscreens may cause cancer in mice. Although there is no proof that the nanoparticles can cause cancer in humans, the researchers say the study raises concerns about the safety of workers exposed to high concentrations of the nanoparticles in factory settings.




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You're betting on moisturizer with sunscreen to save your skin. You shouldn't.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why your sunscreen is bad for coral reefs

But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Can sunscreen pills protect your skin?

A supplement derived from a tropical fern can offer extra defense against sun damage to the skin.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Two-thirds of sunscreens offer inferior protection, says EWG

Environmental Working Group's newest sunscreen guide rates the safest sunscreens and calls out bad practices (like too-high SPFs.)



  • Protection & Safety

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Uncle Sam says use sunscreen

If a bad burn isn't motivation enough to use care when you're out in the sun, perhaps some government intervention will help.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why is sunscreen a threat to coral reefs?

Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world.



  • Climate & Weather

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Homemade sunscreen won't protect your skin

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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A user's guide to smart sunscreen use

From what the new labels mean to how to properly apply it, here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is spray sunscreen bad for you?

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.



  • Protection & Safety

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Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Only Skin Deep? How to Maximize Sunscreen Efficacy

This article explains how, when, and why we should use sunscreen. It is direct and easily understood, yet offers a tremendous amount of information in which one can relate. It explains "SPF", UV-A and UV-B sun rays, what the differences are and why these differences make it important to buy the right sunscreen.




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What Do Dermatologists Have to Say About Drinkable Sunscreen?

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  • Education and Reference

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Face-aging app increases sunscreen use among teens by 50%, study finds

A face-aging app could encourage young people to protect their skin from harmful UV rays and lessen their risk for skin cancer, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Dermatology has found.




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Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens

Title: Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Sunscreen leaves kids ‘screaming in pain’

SUNCARE favourite Banana Boat has been slammed by beachgoers after they were left with horrific sunburn. The manufacturer says the product is fine.




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New study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects

Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health.




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5 sunscreen ingredients to avoid

These worrisome sunscreen chemicals provide potential risk to humans and are wreaking havoc on coral reefs.




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Use real sunscreen this summer, not chicken oil, diaper cream, or carrots

We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG.




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Key West to ban sunscreen with coral-harming chemicals

The Florida legislation will go into effect in 2021 in an effort to protect the world’s third-largest barrier reef ecosystem.




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Palau becomes first nation to ban chemical sunscreens

The island nation in the western Pacific wants to protect its coral reefs from toxic sunscreen runoff.




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Hawaii wants to ban chemical sunscreens to save its coral reefs

When sunscreen chemicals wash off beach-goers, they bleach coral, stunt its growth, and sometimes kill it outright.




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Hawaii approves sunscreen ban in an effort to save coral reefs

Many sunscreens contain chemicals that are devastating to sensitive coral and other marine life.




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QSun wearable nags you about putting on your sunscreen

Sunshine is wonderful, but you can have too much of a good thing. This device measures it.




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Only 1/3 of sunscreens are safe and effective, here's where to find them

The 2019 rating by EWG finds that most sunscreens contain sketchy ingredients and/or don't offer adequate protection.




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Say no to DIY sunscreen

This is one of those rare times when we tell you store-bought is better than homemade!




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The great sunscreen fallacy: Lack of sun exposure might be killing us

Experts suggest that the health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks.




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The sunscreen that has just been voted the best in the WORLD for the fifth year in a row 

La Roche-Posay's Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 has received a perfect 100 per cent score in the Annual Sunscreen Guide by the US-based Consumer Report




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Kylie Jenner gets caught using beloved drugstore sunscreen brand instead of her $32 luxury SPF

Kylie Jenner's swanky Kylie Skin brand sells a $32 sunscreen oil. But the cosmetics CEO traded her spendy SPF for a more wallet-friendly drugstore option during her recent vacation to Palm Springs.




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Kylie Jenner spritzes bikini body with her own brand of sunscreen

On Monday, the 22-year-old billionaire posted a video of herself cooling down in a bikini poolside, at what appeared to be her new $36.5million Holmby Hills mansion.




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How To Reapply Sunscreen Without Destroying Your Make-up

No matter how much careful we are about our skincare, reapplying the sunscreen is still a step most of us have not mastered yet. Protecting your skin from the sun is one advice you might have heard constantly. From a skin




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Do You Need To Wear Sunscreen While You Are At Home?

Now that we are spending our time indoors, you might give the sunscreen a miss. But how would your skin like that? It has been about a month that we have been in the lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has




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How To Reapply Sunscreen Without Destroying Your Make-up

No matter how much careful we are about our skincare, reapplying the sunscreen is still a step most of us have not mastered yet. Protecting your skin from the sun is one advice you might have heard constantly. From a skin




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Doctor Explains How Sunscreen Affects Your Body

A recent F.D.A. study shows that certain chemicals in some sunscreens can seep into and remain in people's blood. To find out what that means for staying safe in the sun, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez spoke with dermatologist Dr. Kanade Shinkai.




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Prevention of Melanoma With Regular Sunscreen Use

Interview with June K. Robinson, MD, author of Prevention of Melanoma With Regular Sunscreen Use




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Hawaii lawmakers pass ban on sunscreen chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate

Protecting coral reefs is the legislation’s goal




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Hawaii lawmakers pass ban on sunscreen chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate




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Looking to nature for new sunscreens

A growing group of researchers believes photoprotective compounds from algae and other organisms could soothe consumers’ concerns