"...of more than 1,700 SPF products, 80% offer "inferior sun
protection or contain worrisome ingredients." Like
oxybenzone (some research suggests it can penetrate
skin and upset the hormone system) and retinyl
palmitate (a form of vitamin A that may boost sun
sensitivity and speed the growth of tumors). Products
from brands like Coppertone, CVS, and Banana Boat
contain both, but the worst of the bunch is Neutrogena,
Time reports. Some 80% of its products contain
oxybenzone, a third contain retinyl palmitate, and
Neutrogena's "hypoallergenic" baby sunscreens contain
the preservative methylisothiazolinone, which is
considered unsafe in leave-on products in Europe.
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