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  • Carcinogen found in some popular sunscreens and after-sun products including Neutrogena, tests show

    06/03/2021 11:18:00 PM PDT · by Berlin_Freeper · 15 replies
    cbsnews.com ^ | JUNE 2, 2021 | ELIZABETH ELKIND
    Traces of a chemical tied to blood cancers including leukemia have been detected in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun products, according to tests conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure. Benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS, according to Valisure. In a petition, the company has asked the FDA to recall these contaminated batches. The regulating body is reviewing the claim.
  • Hawaii becomes 1st state to ban sunscreens deemed harmful to coral reefs

    07/06/2018 11:05:28 AM PDT · by plain talk · 74 replies
    AccuWeather ^ | July 6, 2018 | Amanda Schmidt
    Hawaii just became the first state to ban certain sunscreens as a measure to protect the state's essential coral reefs. Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed a bill on Tuesday, July 3, banning the sale of sunscreens containing two chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, believed to harm coral reefs and other marine ecosystems. State lawmakers passed the legislation in early May. Senate Bill 2571 prohibits the sale and distribution of non-prescribed sunscreens on the islands that contain oxybenzone or octinoxate, which can be deadly for coral larvae. The ban will not be applied to medically prescribed sunscreens or makeup that contain oxybenzone...