(Natural News) Scientists have known long ago that sunscreens negatively impact coral reefs, but they weren’t sure why or how – until now. A group of environmental chemists and biologists finally came up with an explanation for why common chemicals like oxybenzone are causing problems for ocean life. They found that corals absorb oxybenzone and convert […]

(Natural News) Experts are warning people against using sunscreen, especially those mixed with glitter, as it poses a huge threat to bodies of water. This is the latest in a string of controversies regarding the use of sunscreen. Many people think that bringing sunscreen to the beach is a must-have since it reportedly protects the skin […]

(Natural News) Popular sunscreen brands like Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena are garnering new attention as researchers have found evidence of a potential carcinogen in their products. Researchers petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt sales of all sunscreens that have the active ingredient octocrylene. According to nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, which studies risks to health and the […]

(Natural News) Many people wouldn’t dream of spending long days outside enjoying the summer sun without generous amounts of sunscreen, but those who are using one of five popular formulas could end up developing the very disease they are hoping to avoid: cancer. Neutrogena and Aveeno recently pulled several of their sunscreens from market shelves […]

(Natural News) Johnson & Johnson announced on Wednesday, July 14, that it is recalling several of its sunscreen products from five different product lines after discovering they contained benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical. The specific products being recalled are: Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen. Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen. Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen. […]

(Natural News) An independent lab that tests the quality of medications and health products recently found that many sunscreens sold on the market are contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical called benzene. After testing almost 300 unique batches of commercial sunscreens, Valisure discovered that 27 percent contained detectable levels of the toxic chemical while five percent […]

(Natural News) Who’s ready for the facts and the science about sunscreen lotions and their effect on the body, plus natural alternatives that can repair damaged skin by programming cancer cells to off themselves, all while protecting healthy skin cells? We thought you might be. Did you know that skin cancer is more prevalent than […]

(Natural News) Sunscreen is an important step in any skincare routine. Many people also like to slather on the product before going outdoors in the summer. But some sunscreen brands may not be living up to their safety promises. Tests conducted by independent laboratory Valisure revealed that traces of a toxic chemical tied to blood cancers […]

(Natural News) For a lot of people, beach trips and lake excursions are never complete without a tall bottle of sunscreen to smother their skin with before going off for a swim. However, a recent report found that chemical ingredients in sunscreen that leach off of the skin while swimming might be detrimental to freshwater […]

(Natural News) Applying sunscreen is an important part of any skin care routine, especially if you’re out and about on a sunny day. Sunscreen helps protect the skin from damage from ultraviolet rays, sunburns and even reduces the risk of skin cancer. However, what people don’t realize is that most sunscreen products contain toxic ingredients […]