Guest guest Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Sorry about that. Nancy Sunscreens 84% of sunscreen products harm consumers As the EWG's (www.EWG.org ), research reveals, an incredible 84% of sunscreen products are harmful to consumers. You read that right: More than four out of five sunscreen products actually harm the people who use them. Score – 0-2 low hazard 3-6 moderate hazard 7-10 high hazard For more information see link below on research results, etc. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens/summary.php Best: product (formulation year) healthhazard sunhazard score 1. UV Natural Sport SPF 30+ * (2007) 1 0 0 2. Badger SPF 30 * (2007) 1 0 1 3. Peter Thomas Roth Titanium Dioxide Sunblock (SPF 30) * (2006) 2 0 1 4. Lavera Sun Screen Neutral SPF 40 * (2007) 2 0 1 5. Vanicream Sunscreen Sport (formerly Sunscreen SPF 35) (SPF 35) * (2006) 2 0 1 6. Mustela Bebe High Protection Sun Lotion, SPF 50 * (2007) 3 0 1 7. Mustela Bebe High Protection Sun Lotion (SPF 50) * (2006) 3 0 1 8. OBAGI NuDerm Nu-Derm Physical UV Block Step Six (SPF 32) * (2006) 3 0 1 9. Peter Thomas Roth Titanium Dioxide Sunblock (SPF 30) * (2006) 3 0 1 10. Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin (SPF 60) * (2006) 3 0 1 11. Blue Lizard Australian Suncream, SPF 30, Sensitive * (2007) 3 0 1 12. Peter Thomas Roth Ultra Lite Titanium Dioxide Sunblock (SPF 30) * (2006) 3 0 1 13. Glycolix Elite Sunscreen (SPF 30) * (2006) 3 0 1 14. Blue Lizard Australian Suncream, SPF 30, Baby * (2007) 3 0 1 15. Blue Lizard Suncream, Sensitive Skin (SPF 30) * (2006) 3 0 1 16. Jason Natural Cosmetics sunbrellas SPF 30+ Mineral Based physical sunblock * (2007) 3 0 1 17. Fallene Total Block Cotz Waterproof Sunblock (SPF 58 (now in a tube)) * (2005) 4 0 1 18. Elta Gold UV Sport Waterproof (SPF 50) * (2006) 4 0 1 19. Fallene Cotz Water Resistant Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin (SPF 58) * (2006) 4 0 1 20. Baby Blanket Sunscreen Stick for Babies, SPF/FPS 45+ * (2007) 4 0 1 21. California Baby SPF 30+ Sunblock Stick No Fragrance * (2007) 1 1 1 22. California Baby SPF 30+ Sunblock Stick Everyday/Year-Round * (2007) 1 1 1 23. KINeSYS KIDS Sunscreen Spray with Parsol 1789 (SPF 30+) (2006) 2 1 1 24. California Baby SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion Everyday/Year-Round * (2007) 2 1 1 25. California Baby SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion Natural Bug Blend * (2007) 2 1 1 26. California Baby SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance * (2007) 2 1 1 27. Coppertone Endless Summer Ultrasheer Sunscreen Stick * (2005) 3 1 1 28. Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin (SPF 30) * (2006) 3 1 1 Worst product (formulation year) healthhazard sunhazard score 1. L'Oréal Dermo-Expertise Line Eraser, Pure Retinol, Daily Treatment with (SPF 15) (2005) 8 7 7 2. B. Kamins Chemist Bio-Maple day cream (SPF 15) (2005) 8 7 7 3. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion with (SPF 15) (2006) 8 7 7 4. B. Kamins Chemist Day Cream (SPF 15) (2006) 8 7 7 5. Caren et Cie Face Treatment (French Vanilla) (SPF 15) (2005) 8 7 7 6. Avon Multi-Boost Daily Vitamin Moisturizing Cream (SPF 15) (2005) 8 7 7 7. Coppertone Sunblock Lotion, UVA/UVB Protection, Waterproof (SPF 15) (2006) 7 7 7 8. Kiss My Face Everyday Moisturizer (SPF 15) (2006) 7 7 7 9. B. Kamins Chemist Day Lotion (SPF 15) (2006) 7 7 7 10. Avalon Organics Active Organics Vitamin C Moisture Plus Lotion (SPF 15) (2006) 7 7 7 11. Nature's Gate Moisturizing Cream (SPF 15) (2005) 7 7 7 12. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Time Complex Moisture Cream (SPF 15) (2005) 7 7 7 13. Walgreens Sunscreen Lotion (2006) 7 7 7 14. Coppertone Sunblock Lotion (2006) 7 7 7 15. Alba Hawaiian aloe vera sunscreen (SPF 15) (2006) 7 7 7 16. Banana Boat UVA & UVB Sunscreen Lotion (2006) 6 7 7 17. Gillette Complete Skin Care, Facial Moisturizer (SPF 15) (2005) 6 7 7 18. Avon beComing BRIGHTER DAYS moisturizers (SPF 15) (2005) 10 6 7 19. Exuviance Essential Multi-Defense Day Cream (SPF 15) * (2006) 9 6 7 20. Neoteric Oxygenated Therapeutic Moisturizer Lotion (SPF 15) (2005) 9 6 7 21. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion, with Multivitamin Facial Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy (SPF 15) (2006) 9 6 7 22. Exuviance Essential Multi Defense Day Creme (SPF 15) * (2006) 9 6 7 23. Neoteric Diabetic Oxygenated Therapeutic Moisturizer Lotion (SPF 15) (2006) 9 6 7 24. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion, with (SPF 15) (2006) 9 6 7 25. Palmer's Sunless Tanner & Instant Bronzer (SPF 15) (2006) 9 6 7 26. Nivea Visage Q10 Plus Wrinkle Control Lotion (SPF 15) (multiple formulations/colors) (2005) 8 6 7 27. Coppertone Sport Sunblock Lotion (Ultra Sweatproof) (2006) 8 6 7 28. Nivea Visage All Around Protection Daily Moisturizer, Oil Free (SPF 15) (multiple formulations/colors) (2006) 8 6 7 29. Lubriderm Daily Moisturizer Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 15 (2007) 8 6 7 30. Banana Boat Suntanicals Sunscreen Lotion (2005) 8 6 7 31. Nivea Visage All Around Protection Daily Moisturizer, Oil Free (SPF 15) (multiple formulations/colors) (2006) 8 6 7 32. Nivea Visage All Around Protection, Oil-Free Creme (SPF 15) (2006) 8 6 7 33. Earth Science Almond-Aloe Facial Moisturizer (SPF 15+) (2005) 8 6 7 34. Nivea for Men Daily Protective Lotion (SPF 15) (2005) 8 6 7 35. Banana Boat Waterproof Sunblock Lotion with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E (SPF 15) (2006) 7 6 7 36. Preferred Plus Pharmacy Suntan Sport Sunblock Lotion (SPF 15) (2006) 7 6 7 37. Coppertone Sport Sunblock Lotion (SPF 15) (2006) 7 6 7 * This product contains zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide which may be nano scale. Learn more. www.healthylivingstrategies.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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