The safe sunscreen  conversation continues to be more complicated, which I learned in a recent New York Times article.  It turns out that Oxbenzone and octinoxate have been found to affect ‘disrupt’ our hormones.  Yes! Of course, it does makes sense that this could happen since it’s damaging the coral layer of the ocean.

In the article, it mentions that chemicals may affect : endocrine disruption, high rate of allergic reaction, cancer.  We can agree that this is serious enough to be concerned, and that we should pay attention and focus on using products, which are FDA GRASE (generally recognized as safe and effective).
For starters, listed below are some ingredients and products, which are GRASE:
◊ zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
◊ New products: REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30 Face Sunscreen. ($36)
◊ Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 ($34)

There’s a lot more to learn about these chemicals and how to transition to products, which are deemed safer for our planet and personal well-being.

Source: The New York Times, May 23. 2019
SunScreen and Its Possible Dangers, by Rachel Felder

Read more at:

• How Safe Is Sunscreen?, by Aaron E. Carroll
  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/10/upshot/how-safe-is-sunscreen.html
• https://usa.renskincare.com/blogs/clean-thoughts