Sunscreens

One of the concerns raised by using nanoscale titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in sunscreens is the dearth of safety data on potential health that could arise from applying nanoscale minerals to the skin on a daily basis – including to skin that may be damaged (e.g., already sunburned). ❋ Unknown (2008)

The one thing everyone seems to agree on is that the lack of adequate safety data makes it hard to draw definitive conclusions regarding the safety of nanomaterials in sunscreens. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Yesterday several news outlets published the results of a study that said "four out of five brand-name sunscreens either provide inadequate sun protection or contain chemicals that may be unsafe." ❋ Unknown (2008)

An investigation of a thousand brand name sunscreens finds most may not provide adequate protection against UVA and UVB rays. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It could also have future commercial applications in products such as sunscreens, she added. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"During heat waves we see consumers buying more relevant items such as sunscreens, water and sports drinks," said Tammy Smitham Shoppers Drug Mart director for communications and corporate affairs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The National Environmental Research Institute of Denmark found that 77 per cent of rinse-off cosmetics contain parabens (the figure rises to 99 per cent for leave-on cosmetics such as sunscreens). (link) 7. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, is increasing its investment in understanding the potential health, safety and environmental issues related to tiny particles that are used in many everyday products such as sunscreens, cosmetics and electronics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nanoparticles are used in a growing number of everyday products, such as sunscreens, cosmetics and electronics, so exposure to these mostly untested materials is widespread. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A common evolutionary solution to this problem is to produce biological "sunscreens" for protection from UV radiation while allowing access to the longer wavelengths, and indeed many organisms from prokaryotes to humans use this approach. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Instead, sunscreens will be allowed to say only whether they are "water resistant" for either 40 minutes or 80 minutes. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Instead, sunscreens will be allowed to claim only that products are "SPF 50+." ❋ Unknown (2011)

In a proposed rule, which has not yet taken effect, the FDA would also bar sunscreens from claiming SPF values above 50, because there is no way to scientifically prove these claims. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The industry group praised the FDA's conclusions about nanoparticles used in many sunscreens, such as those with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Although sunscreens now tout their sunburn protection factor, or SPF, this system measures only protection from burns. ❋ Unknown (2011)

[Kris]: Damn, you so sunscreen man [Shaaban]: Yeah man, I forgot my sunblock and that sun [burned] the shit out of me. ❋ Shaaban999 (2009)

Hey sunscreen, [can you] [put in] some [Barry Manilow]? ❋ AnthemOfAnOldYesterday (2011)

"I f***[ed] her [so hard], and then I sunscreened [that bitch]!" ❋ Ptrix91 (2014)

[Pedro]: "Yo homie why you [skeet] [in my ear]" Mario: "Hey dawg you wanted a sunscreen" Pedro: "WHAT THE FUCK i said i wanted some sunscreen" ❋ Mallyn (2008)

"Hey, before [we go], I'm [gonna] [sunscreenate]." ❋ Brad_Meredith_From_TiffanyDahl (2009)

I wouldn’t be [burnt] if you were a [sunscreen nazi]. Now I’m freaking [peeling]! Dick! ❋ Young Rebel00 (2022)

Kid: Why is [that dude's] face [so white]? Other kid: Must be a [sunscreen eater]. ❋ Yhop! (2020)

you [theres] a sunscreen eater, lets [throw] him into [the sun] and see if he lives ❋ Kindagoodmealfan911 (2020)

Inspired by the episode "The Gang goes to the Jersey Shore" episode of Its [Always Sunny in Philadelphia], [season 7]. "I hear the security is really strict at this gig, I think I'll just have a [Philadelphia sunscreen]" ❋ KhenM (2013)

[player]: it's a sunscreen eater AAAAAAAH [player2]: [RUN] ❋ Reeeeeekt (2020)