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Vanderbilt University says that some popular sunscreens have chemicals that may produce a carcinogenic reaction when subjected to sunlight. Benzophenone, benzophenone-3, avobenzone and oxybenzone, are just a few of the chemicals found in popular sunscreens that researchers are concerned about. One in particular, benzophenone is very powerful and may induce melanoma or other skin cancers.
According to Healthychild.com popular sunscreens have known carcinogens and hormone disrupters too. Going on to name diethanolamine, triethanolamine (DEA, TEA), padimate-o, octyl dimethyl PABA, benzophenone, oxybenzone, homosalate, octyl-methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), salicylates, and parabens.
Many popular sunscreens contain the chemical ingredient Benzophenone (or its derivatives Benzophenone-3 or Oxybenzone) since it is one of the best of the chemical sunscreens in protecting against both UVA and UVB rays. However, sunscreens containing these chemicals are NOT a good choice. Here is an instance in which the protection may create more harm than good and actually cause the disease it’s trying to prevent. Benzophenone is a powerful free radical generator activated by ultraviolet light. These free radicals could initiate a reaction that may ultimately lead to melanoma and other skin cancers.
Homemade Sunscreen
Ingredients:- 1/2 cup of 100% PURE aloe (preferably organic) – it should be globby, like it came fresh out of the plant.
- 25 drops raspberry seed oil
- 4-6 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp of hemp seed oil
- 6 drops of Lavender oil
- 2 Tbsp Avocado oil
