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Q. I recently read that some sunscreens contain hormones that might affect young children. I am an avid user of sunscreen. I’m concerned about any adverse effects on my children, especially my 9-year-old daughter.
What specific ingredient should I be avoiding? When I called the company they said they never heard of hormones in sunscreen. I do not want hormones absorbing through my skin or especially the skin of my 9 year old.
A. As far as we can tell there are no hormones added to sunscreens. There are, however, chemicals in some sunscreens that may have estrogenic activity, particularly when they are combined (Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Nov. 2006).
No one knows if this poses a risk for you or your children. If you wish to avoid such compounds in sunscreen, look for brands that contain physical blockers such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. According to research published in The Lancet (online May 3, 2007), such ingredients are safe for children and highly effective at preventing sun damage from both UVA and UVB radiation.
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It was recently reported in "Consumer Reports" that the zinc oxide and titaium dioxide used more regularly in sunscreens now, is of the nano variety, and very little reseach has been conducted on the nano variety, which is probably more easily obsorbed in into the body. It was also revealed that the manufacturers don't list whether it is the nano variety or not. This is creepy to me.
According to the the Green Guide (thegreenguide.com), the 2006 literature review of the Australian Gov't regarding the nanoparticle issue concluded that the zinc oxide/TiO2 particles most likely do not penetrate deeply under the skin. This isn't to say, that this is the last word. The Green Guide lists Burt Bees Chemical Free Sunscreen, California Baby, and Alba Botanica Fragrance Free Sunscreen in its list of good nano-free choices. I know, for me, I am sun sensitive so I wear a wide brimmed hat and clothes by Solumbra (solumbra.com) so I don't have to rely on slathering on sunscreen each time. Though Solumbra clothes are expensive, over the long term they turn out to be cheaper since they give you a fair amount of cover and last a long time.
My 3 year old daughter has a habit of sucking her fingers. I am afraid of applying sunscreeen on her face because of this.
I know burt's bee suncreen are safer but they must be having some ingredients to worry about. Am I being too paranoid? Is the sucking from a finger not such a big deal?
Will be waiting for you advice.
Thank you.