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05-28-2021 03:01 PM - edited 05-28-2021 03:11 PM
@decaf wrote:@SilleeMee I'm reading they're an independent testing lab, they've sent the results of this study to the FDA asking them to recall these products. I use Target UP and UP Clear Aloe Gel (at the end of this list) to make Vitamin C serum so I'll be following this story.
Yes, hopefully they will be successful for the ones they found with that chemical. It shouldn't be there. Never mind the acceptable limits as prescribed by the FDA.
They were successful at getting Zantac recalled a few years ago and I don't think it is on the market any longer because Valisure got the FDA to recall it.
05-28-2021 03:01 PM
@SilleeMee wrote:
@decaf wrote:@SilleeMee I'm reading they're an independent testing lab, they've sent the results of this study to the FDA asking them to recall these products. I use Target UP and UP Clear Aloe Gel (at the end of this list) to make Vitamin C serum so I'll be following this story.
There are hundreds of independent testing labs all over the place. Many are funded by private corp in order to use the data to launch new products. I'm leery when that kind of stuff goes on b/c much of it is not completely transparent when it comes to why the testing is being done to begin with. Just sounds fishy.
I'm more concerned about the use of sodium benzoate, a preservative used today in place of parabens. SB converts to benzene in the presence of other ingredients such as ascorbic acid as well as other food/cosmetic acids.
@SilleeMeeNot this one.
05-28-2021 03:03 PM
@SilleeMee wrote:The FDA does regulate cosmetics.
The only oversight the FDA can do here is check facilities. They do not actually test OTC products. They can barely keep up with checking for food @SilleeMee .
05-28-2021 03:03 PM
I do thank you for the post @gertrudecloset, this is information I like to be aware of.
05-28-2021 03:10 PM
@NYCLatinaMe wrote:
@decaf wrote:
@NYCLatinaMe wrote:
@decaf wrote:@SilleeMee I'm reading they're an independent testing lab, they've sent the results of this study to the FDA asking them to recall these products. I use Target UP and UP Clear Aloe Gel (at the end of this list) to make Vitamin C serum so I'll be following this story.
@decaf @SilleeMee The valisure report was surely very technical and complex. They want the FDA to recall some products. Reading it together with the Shape article, the Shape article stated that the items at Table 2 (page 12) were the ones they recommended consumers discard because Valisure detected benzene at 2 ppm or higher, which is the FDA max limit when unavoidable. I think the other tables represented products with levels of benzene below this, which would be less risky, and Up and Up is in one of the other tables. Valisure's advocacy extends against these products because they claim that the benzene is avoidable because some products do not have benzene. So products in Tables other than 2, raised, if I understood correctly, a lower level of risk.
Do not take my word for any of this, I am just trying to understand. If anyone thinks I am wrong feel free to correct me.
@NYCLatinaMe Thanks for deciphering that study so much better than I could. I suspect these companies don't properly test the raw materials they're putting in these products. Probably just take the word of a third party lab (partner).. The FDA should get involved in this, regardless of Valisure's motivation here. This may be the tip of an iceberg, Valisure only tested a tiny percentage of the spf products we all can buy in the US. Someone mentioned all the face makeup with spf too. We deserve better than these mega companies basically being left alone to regulate themselves. JMO
@decaf What I understood, which may or may not be correct is that the benzene is not associated with any one ingredient, but that it was the result of the manufacturing process. So they claim the issue was not the ingredients.
@NYCLatinaMe Thanks for correcting my mistake. These companies need to develop new manufacturing processes that eliminate the benzene. It must be possible if other companies' SPF products are benzene free.
05-28-2021 03:10 PM
I actually follow @Mindy D 's recall pages all the time. Always. It's nice of her to do this. No one has to do this on these forums. If I stumble upon something while reading and I see it has not been mentioned by her, I will post it. We can't expect her to be everywhere! LOL.
Thank you!
05-28-2021 03:13 PM
@gertrudecloset ITA. Very kind of you to mention @Mindy D contribution here.
05-28-2021 03:15 PM
@decaf wrote:@gertrudecloset ITA. Very kind of you to mention @Mindy D contribution here.
It's true @decaf . She used to do it in Community Chat and I think some posters got uptight about it. So I come here or wellness to check for them.
05-28-2021 03:21 PM
@gertrudecloset I noticed the same, especially at the height of Covid, many didn't want any more negative news. I can almost understand that but, none of us read every single thread, skip over it to something that interests you. There's something here for everyone.
05-28-2021 05:05 PM - edited 05-28-2021 05:07 PM
It's not any particular brand. It's certain products.
Here's the list of the contaminated products. THe number in bold is the Parts Per Million (PPM). There should be 0 PPM of benzene in a sunscreen.
The worst ones (all Neutrogena sprays! Hmmm)
Neutrogena | Spray | Beach Defense Oil-Free Body Sunscreen Spray - SPF 100 | 3.18 | (0.41-5.20) |
Neutrogena | Spray | Ultra Sheer Weightless Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70 | 3.02 | (<0.1-5.96) |
Neutrogena | Spray | Invisible Daily Defense Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60+ | 2.48 | (1.99-4.65) |
Neutrogena | Spray | Ultra Sheer Weightless Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100+ | 2.30 | (0.37-6.26) |
Second worst ones
Goodsense | Lotion | Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 | 0.71 | |
Raw Elements | Lotion | Eco Formula Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 | 0.68 | (ND - 1.35) |
Neutrogena | Spray | Cooldry Sport Water-Resistant Sunscreen Spray SPF 70 | 0.66 | |
Neutrogena | Spray | Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Spray | 0.49 | |
Banana Boat | Spray | UltraMist Deep Tanning Dry Oil Continuous Clear Spray SPF 4 | 0.36 | |
Banana Boat | Spray | Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen C-Spray SPF 100 | 0.18 | (ND-0.41) |
Neutrogena | Spray | Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | 0.15 | |
Banana Boat | Spray | Ultra Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 100 | 0.15 | |
Neutrogena | Lotion | Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF 70 | 0.13 | |
Neutrogena | Spray | Cooldry Sport Water-Resistant Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 | 0.13 | |
TopCare Everyday | Lotion | Ultimate Sheer Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70 | 0.12 | |
EltaMD | Spray | UV Aero Broad-Spectrum Full-Body Sunscreen Spray, SPF 45 | 0.11 |
Less Bad Ones
CVS Health | Lotion | 70 Beach Guard Sun Sunscreen SPF 70 | <0.1 | |
La Roche-Posay | Spray | Anthelios Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 60 | <0.1 | |
Aveeno | Lotion | Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
Live Better by CVS Health | Spray | Body Mineral Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
Walgreens | Lotion | Broad Spectrum Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen | <0.1 | |
Raw Elements | Lotion | Eco Formula Sunscreen Lotion Tin SPF 30 | <0.1 | |
Equate | Lotion | Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 | <0.1 | (ND-<0.1) |
Banana Boat | Spray | Kids Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
Babyganics | Spray | Kid's Sunscreen Continuous Spray - SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
Ethical Zinc | Lotion | Natural Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+ | <0.1 | |
Sun Bum | Lotion | Oxy Free Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
Banana Boat | Spray | Protective Dry Oil Clear Sunscreen Spray with Coconut Oil SPF 15 | <0.1 | (ND-<0.1) |
Solimo | Lotion | Sheer Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 55 (842379152474 Upc Description) | <0.1 | |
CVS Health | Spray | Sheer Mist Spray Broad Spectrum Uva/Uvb Cont. Spray Sunscreen SPF 70 | <0.1 | (ND-<0.1) |
Neutrogena | Lotion | Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Face Sunscreen SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
Banana Boat | Spray | Simply Protect Kids Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ | <0.1 | |
CVS Health | Spray | Sport Clear Spray Sunscreen SPF 100+ | <0.1 | |
Walgreens | Lotion | Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
TopCare Everyday | Lotion | Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70 | <0.1 | |
Max Block | Lotion | Sport Sunscreen Lotion Water Resistance Blue 30 SPF | <0.1 | |
Max Block | Lotion | Sunscreen Lotion 4 Fl Oz Broad Spectrum Water Resistant SPF 30 | <0.1 | |
Walgreens | Lotion | Sunscreen Sport SPF 50 | <0.1 | |
TopCare Everyday | Lotion | Ultimate Sheer Sun Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 | <0.1 | |
Banana Boat | Spray | Ultra Defense Ultra Mist Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 100 | <0.1 | |
CVS Health | Lotion | Ultra Sheer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (050428415528) | <0.1 | |
CVS Health | Lotion | Ultra Sheer Lotion Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 45 | <0.1 | |
Coppertone | Spray | Whipped Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50 | <0.1 |
All the rest of the sunscreens tested, 181 of them, did not contain any detectable benzene.
Also the document clearly says benzene is not Avobenzone and Avobenzone has nothing to do with the contamination.
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