Sunscreen Data Extracts

Lotions, Sunscreens, and Body Care Products Many body care products contain pthalates such as DEHP and DBP. In animals, both DEHP and DBP are toxic to the liver, kidneys, testes, and the nervous system. DBP is used extensively in perfumes, nail polishes, lotions, and...

Sunscreen Complaints

By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer Thu Jun 15, 6:06 PM ET Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach or pool will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if you’re in the sun a lot. That’s because you...

Sunscreen chemicals cause health problems

Swiss researchers from the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Zurich have discovered that some sunscreens contain chemicals that mimic the effect of the human hormone estrogen. The substances, benzophenon, octylmethoxycinnamate and...