Is your sunscreen dangerous?
A study by the Environmental Working Group is warning parents about the worst sunscreens on the market.
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/#.Wwbb9u4vxAZ
The study claims that three quarters of the sunscreens sold to consumers don’t actually work.
EWG’s study researched 900 sunscreens and over 500 SPF-labeled moisturizers, measuring data such as UV-ray protection, toxic ingredients and other hazards.
Below are the worst sunscreens that are geared toward children:
- Banana Boat Kids Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 100
- Banana Boat Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100
- Coppertone Foaming Lotion Sunscreen Kids Wacky Foam SPF 70
- Coppertone Sunscreen Continuous Spray Kids SPF 70
- Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion Kids SPF 70
- Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion Water Babies SPF 70+
- Coppertone Sunscreen Stick Kids SPF 55
- Coppertone Sunscreen Stick Water Babies SPF 55
- Coppertone Sunscreen Water Babies Foaming Lotion SPF 70
- CVS Health Children’s Sunstick Sunscreen SPF 55
- Equate Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
- Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen SPF 60+
- Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen Spray SPF 70+
- Up & Up Kids Sunscreen Sticks SPF 55
- Studies have found that not only do these high SPF sunscreens not work, but the ‘sunburn’ was analyzed to be more of a chemical burn on these kiddos!
- Therefor, the higher the SPF in any sunblock could lead to chemical burns. My opinion is to use SPF 15-30 and be diligent about reapplying your sunscreen throughout your day in the sun.
Here are MY FAVORITE sunblocks that I use on my family:
(Click on them to buy online!) – I’ve made it easy for you!
Yours in health – Dr. Jen
