The FDA announced Thursday that it has proposed a rule to declare mineral sunscreen ingredients as safe, specifically zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The agency said 12 other chemicals commonly used in sunscreens need more research to determine if...
You’re not safe just because it’s winter or you’re indoors. What ingredients should you avoid in a sunscreen for oily skin? Avoid sunscreens that are high in natural oils and butters. Also be aware of anything with Myristate or Palmitate in the names. They’re highly comedogenic. Best...
23___Cream, because sprays cloud the air with tiny particles that may not be safe to breathe. Reapply cream often. Sunscreen chemicals sometimes degrade in the sun, wash off or rub off on towels and clothing. 24___ The FAD treats powdered sunscreens as unapproved new drugs and may take ...
Over the past decade, there have been numerous reports about toxic chemicals in cosmetics (lead mercury, parabens) and the dangers these substances pose to the public. Are consumers to be concerned? These claims are supported by credible, published scientific research. Or have they been ...
You’ve probably heard of exfoliating by now or have tried exfoliating your skin in the past, but do you know what actually happens to your skin when you do? Your skin is constantly shedding skin cells to make room for newer, smoother ones. So when you use your own physical or chemic...
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This can decrease sunscreen adherence, and this ultimately can prevent people from getting the maximum protection with their sunscreen. Some mineral sunscreens do not have this side effect; one way of avoiding white cast is using tinted sunscreens, which have pigment in them so they blend in ...
Wool dryer balls are reusable, soften clothing without chemicals, shorten dry times, fluff jackets, and reduce wrinkles. As they’re chemical-free and all-natural, they are safe for babies and those with sensitive skin. Don’t worry about missing the great scents of dryer sheets, as a few...
Winter is the season where many women have trouble with their skin. Broad-spectrum sunscreen is still important, especially if partaking in snow play and sports. But this is the season where moisturizer is really needed as the cold, snow and harshness of winter will cause skin to dry and...
In fact, we know little about the concentrations of oxybenzone and other sunscreen chemicals in coastal areas. But we do have some information. On Oahu and Maui, for example,water samples from public swimming areas contain oxybenzone, but usually in exceedingly low concentrations —lower than those...