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EWG Releases 2024 Sunscreen Guidelines, PCPC Pushes Back
The EWG approves only one in four sunscreens, which has lead to criticism for fearmongering from the PCPC.
Eco/Sustainable
Walmart, Target Flagged for 'Deceptive' Reef-friendly Sunscreen Claims
Claims/Labeling
'Reef Friendly' Claims Put Hain Celestial, Hawaiian Tropic in the Hot Seat
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Calisensix™ is an ingredient obtained from the bark of white willow and the stem cells from tomato. It resolves neurogenic inflammation, soothes discomfort and enhances pleasant sensations in sensitive skin, both self-perceived and objectively detected.
Claims/Labeling
Bondi Sands 'Reef Friendly' Sunscreen Hit with Class Action Suit
The class action suit in the United States alleges the company's sunscreens claim to be "reef friendly" while they are harmful to the environment.
Magazine
Sunscreens and Pipe Dreams for their Regulation in the US
Initially designated as drugs in the U.S., sunscreens have been stifled under regulations and bureaucracy. This article reviews how it came to this, where current regulations stand and proposes a few “pipe dream” solutions.
Literature/Data
Seagrass Rhizomes Accumulate UV Filters and Parabens, Study Finds
A recent study published in
Marine Pollution Bulletin
found that rhizomes of the seagrass
Posidonia oceana
off the international coasts of the Mediterranean have accumulated UV filters and the preservative methylparaben.
Magazine
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: SPF in Anti-aging Products
One of the biggest causes of skin aging is UV exposure, making SPF almost a requirement for anti-aging creams. Here, the author describes how SPF regulations led to sun protection claims on anti-aging products; he also posits whether they are pertinent.
SPF/Sun
FDA Moves to Improve Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Sunscreens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recent activities that are part of its ongoing implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter drugs including sunscreens.
Regional
Thailand Bans 'Coral-Damaging' Sunscreens
The banned sunscreen lotions are those containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor or butylparaben.
SPF/Sun
UPDATE: Report Targets Benzophenone and Octocrylene in Sunscreens
The research mentioned in the Bloomberg report has since elicited a detailed rebuttal from an author at the University Hospital of Zurich.
Sun Care
Expert Opinions: Sun Protection
In our April edition of Expert Opinions, we ask experts about sun protection and what that means for DNA protection factors, eco concerns, pigment alternatives, user safety and more.
SPF/Sun
[podcast] Sunscreen Innovation Act Update: MUsT Test and Penetration Potential
"What’s changed with respect to sunscreen evaluation is ... the test model they are using now is designed for drugs ...and has never been applied previously for the sunscreens," Epstein reports.
SPF/Sun
PCPC, CHPA Respond to FDA’s Latest Findings on Sunscreen Absorption
In response to part two of the FDA’s sunscreen ingredient maximal usage trial, published in January 2020 in JAMA, the (PCPC) and (CHPA) released a statement reassuring consumers of product safety.