Environmental

Chemical sunscreen filters

Environmental factor.

In practice

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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Sunscreen absorption into the blood

association Moderate study (AA)

FDA clinical trial: 6 chemical filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, octinoxate) are absorbed into the blood above the threshold that requires further study. Being absorbed does NOT mean they are harmful; the FDA asked for more data. If in doubt, mineral filters may be preferred.

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In depth

Environmental · Highest evidence: Moderate · 1 finding

Findings

Sunscreen absorption into the blood — association (Moderate, study). FDA clinical trial: 6 chemical filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, octinoxate) are absorbed into the blood above the threshold that requires further study. Being absorbed does NOT mean they are harmful; the FDA asked for more data. If in doubt, mineral filters may be preferred. 31961417

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