Does suncreen contribute to cancer?

Question

I know we're told to slather down in sunscreen before going outside,getting in our car,& just to use it every day no matter what. It's in our makeup,lotions,etc.I've never used sunscreen on my kids.One is fair skinned & wears shirts & a hat when in the pool/beach.The other is darker/olive skinned like her dad.Based on some research I did years ago,there are some scientists that think sunscreen is not as helpful as we're being told.Now I'm wondering if my suspicions have been right all along.Does anyone know where I can get some scientific data on whether conventional sunscreens may contribute to some cancers?I know using sunscreen prevents vitamin D from being absorbed which we definitely need.I struggle with this daily,having 2 kids & living in Florida.I doubt myself as to weather to use or not use sunscreen.I do have 1 sunblock that has no chemicals that we use sometimes,but everyone around me makes me feel irresponsible for not using traditional sunsreen.is there any proof?

Answer 1

I have been wondering the same thing.

More and more of the research that I read about is saying that some of the chemicals in sunscreen is harmful.Such as causes cancer or other problems.

Answer 2

In a new investigation of 952 name-brand sunscreens, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 4 out of 5 sunscreen products offer inadequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns. Leading brands were the worst offenders: None of market leader Coppertone's 41 sunscreen products met EWG's criteria for safety and effectiveness, and only 1 of 103 products from Banana Boat and Neutrogena, the second- and third-largest manufacturers, are recommended by EWG.

Here is the link to the rest of this article:

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special...

Answer 3

Does using your brain contribute to Brain Cancer?

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Stay inside the house......And don't come out unless there's a Fool Moon.

Answer 4

although there is a risk that some sunscreens use chemicals that may contribute to cancer, the gain of using sunscreen outweighs this risk. using all natural sunscreens with tested chemicals can prevent skin cancer such as melanoma, which can be life-threatening.

Answer 5

A thinking person, I like that!  

Most sunscreens contain chemicals and my thinking is that we shouldn't put anything on our skin that we wouldn't eat.

I think a lot of Americans naively think that manufacturers (& the government) care about their health, when all they really care about is making money. Some manufacturers of H&B products also make chemotherapy medicines. Think about that!

This article will really make you think. I know I've been making more of an effort to reduce chemical exposure since I read it.

Answer 6

I would suggest you go to the web sit   The power Hour   And ask this question of Joice C. Reily .

Answer 7

Yesterday on Cnn news medical and health report, they had a special program on the major brands of Sunscreen and the ingredients in them. Yes many of the top brands had some harmful things and they did have 3 brands that are safe. Olay is one of them. I don't have the link...and my mouse just decided to act up so I can't help you there....

I do know good ole Titanium Dioxide, and Zinc Oxide are harmless and protective as sunscreens go. Since I was a beachbum every summer...I wore a white nose as did everyone on the beach. Of course, I slathered on the Baby oil everywhere else for a nice toasty tan. Go Figure..As if my nose would be the only thing burned...Ahh...young n dumb...