5 Dangerous Chemicals in Conventional Sunscreens b4in.org/d7un Dr. Edward F. Group/Wake Up World Your skin is the largest organ of your body, yet few people realize its importance for their health. While keeping your heart, liver, and kidneys functioning properly is crucial, so is protecting your skin from radiation and harsh environmental contaminants and conditions. Now, you’re probably already thinking about sunscreen, the leading product in this regard, which helps to protect the outer layer of your skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation. Conventional sunscreen, however, contains a number of chemical ingredients that may actually be harmful to your health. Dangerous Chemicals in Sunscreens The overall reason I recommend organic sunscreen is because of the chemicals contained in conventional sunscreen. Most sunscreens sold today are chemical concoctions that have been linked to a number of health maladies. Here’s a list of the 5 common chemicals found in non-organic sunscreens and their health effects. Upon seeing the plethora of negative health consequences associated with non-organic sunscreen, you’ll see why I only recommend organic varieties. 1. Avobenzone Avobenzone is a primary agent in commercial sunscreens due to its effectiveness in absorbing a wide range of ultraviolet (UV) rays, specifically the type that is known to cause sunburn. It’s been considered a relatively safe chemical, but recent research suggests otherwise. Avobenzone degrades in the sun, resulting in the release of free radicals that may actually increase the risk for cancer. Free radicals are also known to accelerate skin aging and research has also tied it to a slew ofallergies. 2. Fragrance Sunscreen is often injected with a variety of artificial fragrances as a means of making the product more appealing and tolerable to the senses. The list of aroma-producing chemicals used for this purpose is enormous — over 1,500 — and you’ll rarely see the actual chemical name of a fragrance on a label, as many chemicals are grouped together under the umbrella term “artificial fragrance.” Cancer, nervous system disorders, allergies, and birth defects are some of the shocking concerns that have been linked to artificial fragrance. It shouldn’t be surprising that an increasing number of public places are now banning their use. More b4in.org/d7un
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:54:14 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015