Hello everyone!
My previous post was all about SPF
and misconceptions about sunscreen. Read it here. Today's post is about sunscreen
ingredients you should avoid!
So, what’s wrong with our sunscreens?
Research has found that many sunscreens contain chemicals
that mess with our hormones and can play a significant role in cancer
development. You should avoid these chemicals and find a safer alternative.
More
on Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral and
non-mineral/chemical filters. Each ingredient has different
uses for protecting the skin and keeping its stability under sunlight.
Yet each may be hazardous to human health.
The most
common sunscreens on the market contain chemical filters. These products
typically include a combination of two or more of these active
ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, octinoxate, retinyl
palmitate and paraben preservatives.
Mineral
sunscreens use zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide.
Also, a small amount of sunscreens combine zinc oxide with
chemical filters.
Read
the infographic below and learn why you need to skip sunscreen products that
contain these chemicals.
Looking for a safer alternative? Why not try
to make your own sunscreen using the ingredients below?
You can find the recipe, here!
Does your favourite sunscreen contain any of the above mentioned hazardous ingredients? Will you be making your own sunscreen this summer? Do you want more DIY sunscreen recipes? Do let me know in the comments below!
Does your favourite sunscreen contain any of the above mentioned hazardous ingredients? Will you be making your own sunscreen this summer? Do you want more DIY sunscreen recipes? Do let me know in the comments below!
