Badger sunscreen ewg full#
In addition to blocking the full spectrum of UV light, mineral-based sunscreens have the best ratings*** and the least problems and potential problems. Badger makes mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide. Note that the “reef safe” label is not regulated and therefore does not guarantee a sunscreen is safe for coral.** Clear Mineral Sunscreenīadger is a brand of sunscreen we’ve carried for years, made by a great company in New England. Zinc oxide (in its non-nano form, which is the form used by Badger) is the safest active ingredient for reefs and ocean health. Researchers worldwide have identified two commonly used chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, as problems, and other chemicals may be problematic as well. Some sunscreens are also damaging to the environment, in particular coral reefs. Note that the experts recommend staying out of the sun in the middle of the day and wearing clothing or a hat to keep the sun off, even if you are wearing sunscreen. In addition, sometimes sunscreens don’t perform well over time or are not as waterproof as they claim to be. While some experts say the chemicals are safe (or that ill effects are negligible), others still express concern.* According to the Harvard Medical School, other claims about sunscreen (like that it is poisonous, doesn’t prevent cancer, or even causes cancer) are not supported by evidence.* In recent years, the safety of chemical sunscreen has been questioned. Zinc oxide blocks the entire range of UVA and UVB light, as well as UVC-which only pilots and astronauts need to worry about! Chemical-based sunscreens often include a few chemicals that together block the whole spectrum of UVA and UVB light.
(However, as of 2013, sunscreen cannot advertise that it is “broad spectrum” if it does not block both UVA and UVB light.) In the US, sunscreens are not required to block UVA light.
Badger sunscreen ewg skin#
The SPF of sunscreen measures how well it protects from sunburn, but not skin cancer. UVB causes sunburn and can cause skin cancer. UVA light ages skin and can cause skin cancer.
Sunscreen should block two types of rays from the sun. Chemical sunscreens use chemicals to absorb sunlight as it hits the skin. Mineral sunscreens physically block sunlight using zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Sunscreen comes in two forms: mineral and chemical. Your skin needs protection against sunburn and skin cancer, but some online articles have called some sunscreens dangerous.* A new product in our stores from our trusted friends at Badger has prompted us to talk sunscreen! Sunscreen Basics Knowing which sunscreen to choose is complicated.
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