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Benzene Exposure in Sunscreen
You may have seen the recent news about benzene being found in a long list of sunscreens. The independent testing organization Valisure tested hundreds of sunscreen and after-sun products and found over 25% contained the toxic ingredient, leading to a massive recall of affected brands. The findings were limited almost...
EWG Rates Waxhead Sunscreens #1 in 2024
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waxhead Sun Defense, a leading organic and natural sun defense products company providing consumers with tools to play in the sun, is proud to announce all its sunscreens have been named to the Environmental Working Group, EWG Sunscreen “Best Beach & Sport” and “Best Sunscreen for...
Mineral Sunscreen vs Chemical Sunscreen
People email us to ask all kinds of sunscreen questions, one of the most frequent one we hear is: what’s the difference between mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Mineral sunscreens utilize minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the only active ingredients. Chemical sunscreens need to use 3-4 or even...
Is Zinc Oxide Safe?
Zinc oxide is a mineral compound used for centuries in various health and skin care applications. Sun protection is a crucial aspect of skincare, and choosing the right sunscreen can be daunting. With numerous products on the market, it's essential to understand what you're applying to your skin. This article...
Is Homosalate Safe in Sunscreen?
Physical sunscreens typically rely on one or two active ingredients for sun protection. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, often use three or more active chemical ingredients to ensure broad UV spectrum coverage and compensate for ingredient instability caused by sunlight exposure. If you're researching homosalate and its safety, you've...
Is Octinoxate Safe?
Chemical sunscreen ingredients can be confusing and hard to pronounce. If you're wondering whether octinoxate is safe, this guide will clarify. We'll explore: Is Octinoxate Safe for Humans? Is Octinoxate Safe for Reefs? Let’s dive in. What is Octinoxate? Octinoxate is a common active ingredient in chemical sunscreens, designed...
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