Understanding Sunscreen Safety
Recently a study on sunscreen safety was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association which showed certain chemicals found in common sunscreens are absorbed by your body and found in the bloodstream after using.
Though this information isn’t new, it supports further testing of sunscreens that include avobenzone, oxybenzone, ecamsule, and octocrylene.
While sunscreen safety studies like this can be concerning, or even scary, it is important to understand three key points.
- In no way does this study suggest that consumers stop using sunscreen. We know unequivocally that exposure to UV puts you a risk for malignancy. Avoidance and protection against UV is the best way to prevent potentially deadly skin cancers.
- The study does not suggest that these products are harmful. It simply recommends that more testing needs to be done to confirm their safety for use.
- There are a number of very good sunscreens that do not contain the ingredients noted in this study.
Our Mission
At Zel Skin & Laser Specialists we pride ourselves on protecting the safety of our patients’ skin. Our Providers, along with the American Academy of Dermatology, recommend that everyone wear a daily sunscreen to protect from the dangers of UV. We offer several options for purchase, including mineral based sunscreens which do not include any of the above listed ingredients and are based purely in Zinc and Titanium Dioxide.
Your skin is, and will always be, our number one concern. In the care of our providers you can rest assured that your health is in caring and experienced hands.
If you have questions or concerns about this study or would like to set up a consultation to discuss skincare and sun protection with one of our Providers, please call our offices at the numbers below.
Edina: (952) 929-8888
Plymouth: (952) 473-1286
Downtown Minneapolis: (612) 338-0711