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Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical A popular brand of sunscreen is being recalled due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical. Edgewell Personal Care Company issued the voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 on Saturday, July 30, according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.  The products products all have expiration dates of Dec. 2022, Feb. 2023, or April 2024 and the UPC number of 0-79656-04041-8, along with three different lot codes: 20016AF, 20084BF, and 21139AF. Banana Boat will also offer reimbursement for consu…
Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical A team of researchers is now asking the Food and Drug Administration to recall a number of sunscreen brands after finding that they may contain a cancer-causing chemical. This follows an earlier recall of five sunscreen brands. Earlier report: Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical The New York Post reported that a team of researchers led by Executive Director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory Craig Downs, asked the FDA to recall sunscreens containing octocrylene. They said the ingredient could degrade to suspected carcinogen benzophenone. The NY Post s…
Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its aerosol sunscreens after testing found low levels of a carcinogen in the products. On Wednesday, July 14, the company reported that low levels of benzene were found in the following products: NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen J&J said benzene isn't an ingredient in any of the products, and it is investigating the cause.  Anyone usi…
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips The skin on your eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on your body. Almost 10% of skin cancer cases occur on the eyelid. This area of the body is easily damaged by sun exposure with more than half of eyelid cancers developing on the lower part of the eyelid. The most common type of eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma which can generally be removed with surgery. Less common types include squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Risk factors for eyelid cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, fair skin or light-colored eyes, those age…
Skincare On The Go: Six Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling Skincare On The Go: Six Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling
Skincare On The Go: Six Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling Our busy lives and travel plans can sometimes get in the way of our daily skincare routine. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and serves to protect you in many ways; therefore, it is in our interest to take care of it. Here are six essential tips to care for your skin when you’re on the go: 1. Hydration: Drinking water throughout the day is one of the best steps you can take to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy. Grab a reusable water bottle to keep with you while you’re at work, on the go in the car or while you’re at the gym. It is recommended that women drink 11.5 cups of w…
Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best? Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best?
Spray Or Lotion: Which Sunscreen Works Best? The short answer is: it doesn’t matter -- as long as you wear sunscreen in some form, said Arlene Cohen, oncology nurse at HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Cohen recommends creams for drier skin and the face, gels for hairy areas like the scalp or male chest and sticks for the sensitive area around the eyes. Overall, she favors a visible form of sunscreen over the sprays. “With creams and lotions, you know there’s adequate coverage because you can see it,” Cohen said. “Plus, research is still underway about whether inhalation of …