Valisure study on benzene in sunscreens

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Johnson & Johnson voluntarily Recalls contaminated Sunscreen

Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling five of its sunscreen products after low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure, were found in samples. The company announced the recall Wednesday and advised consumers to stop using the products. The affected products, which were all "spray" sunscreens, i.e. sold in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen, and four Neutrogena sunscreen versions: Beach Defense […]

todayJuly 20, 2021

Health & Wellness

New Study shows carcinogen in many popular Sunscreens

A new study conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure claims several popular brands of sunscreen contain traces of a chemical tied to blood cancers including leukemia. According to the study results, benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS. Valisure says it analyzed 294 unique batches of sunscreen from 69 different […]

todayJune 4, 2021

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