3/2/2023 0 Comments Sunscreen spray![]() Danelle Fisher, chair of pediatrics at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. “Incomplete protection frequently occurs, and the spray aspect can lead to inhalation of the sunscreen, which is dangerous for the lungs,” says Dr. They’re not the only voice telling us to ditch the spray sunscreens! “Because of those safety concerns, Consumer Reports doesn’t recommend spray sunscreens for children.” Some of these incidents results in spray sunscreen recalls.Īlthough the FDA hasn’t officially ruled spray sunscreens out, their 2013 consumer update confirms: ![]() Spray Sunscreen is Highly FlammableĪs you saw in the video, aerosol spray sunscreen is flammable, and there are documented cases of people catching fire after applying spray sunscreen, when they walked up to the grill or even stood too close to a citronella candle, for example. He’s also a Standford-trained biochemist who formulated one of our favorite sunscreens ever, Kabana– the only one to start and stay on the “top recommended list” in our massive sunscreen review since 2010. Ditch the sprays!Įrik Kreider is the guy lighting things on fire in the video, and he graciously gave me permission to use clips. If it’s not safe for your skin, it’s certainly not safe for your lungs. free radicals (cancer-causing!) formed when the sunscreen reacts chemically with the sun.hormone disruptors that act as estrogen in the body after being absorbed through the skin and are also potent allergens for some children. ![]() I’ve written about the dangers of chemical sunscreen many times, but in a nutshell, the two greatest risks of the active ingredients in conventional sunscreens are: Conventional Sunscreen Isn’t Safe for Your Skin Anyway Most say to hold your breath when spraying sunscreens, but very young children aren’t good at holding their breath anyway. We really don’t know when babies’ livers begin to work properly to filter the junk they’re exposed to through skin, air and food, which is why many personal care products simply aren’t rated for kids under 2. “The substances will go into the body and will have to be dealt with through the liver…the largest filtration organ of the body.” Allergy doctors in particular are concerned about its impact on kids, especially those with allergies or asthma already. ![]() In the same way as secondhand smoke can cause cancer, whatever is in the spray sunscreen is being delivered to your kids’ lungs, and we’re really not sure the effect it may have. If you can smell it, particles are going into your lungs. Aerosol Spray Sunscreen has an Inhalation Danger ![]() Here are some notes from the video for those who would rather read: 1. I want to be the voice saying NO WAY, NO SPRAY SUNSCREENS, especially to daycare centers who are requiring that parents bring ONLY spray sunscreen! Is Spray Sunscreen Bad? The FDA started the process of investigating spray sunscreens (and more) in 2011.īut they never finalized their recommendations! The proposed rules in the Federal Register say: “Considering the greatly increasing number of sunscreen products formulated as sprays, it is critical that the safety and effectiveness of this dosage form be adequately supported.”Īnd what has happened in that time, between 2011 and the present? The number of spray sunscreens on the market has only increased, even though we have no idea if they’re safe and effective or not! □ Spray On Sunscreen Safety What do you think? Is spray-on sunscreen bad for you? There isn’t one… but people are still searching for it so I have to put it there. If you can’t view the video above, find it at “ spray sunscreen is dangerous” on YouTube. ![]()
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