CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN SAFETY. Traditionally, chemical sunscreen filters have been shrouded in a cloud of confusion and rumours about their safety. In fact, a recent clinical study has further called into question the safety of some traditional chemical filters…⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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THE STUDY⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A recent clinical study published in JAMA found that heavy application of four common sunscreen filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene and ecamsule) resulted in them entering the bloodstream.[1] The study was completed on a small panel of 24 volunteers applying 2 mg/cm2 of sunscreen over 75% of their body 4 times a day for 4 days.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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READ BETWEEN THE LINES⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
On the surface, these results sound worrying. But we urge you to read past the headlines and look at the facts of the study. The results were based on maximal usage conditions which don’t necessarily reflect real-life usage. Also, the presence of sunscreens in the blood after maximal use were not linked to safety concerns. The study merely highlights the need for larger scale clinical studies to determine the optimal dosage of sun creams for the perfect level of protection.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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THE TAKE HOME⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The conclusion of the study states; ‘These results do not indicate that individuals should refrain from the use of sunscreen.’ The benefits of wearing sunscreen 100% outweighs any uncertainty with their safety.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To put your mind at ease, none of the mentioned chemical sunscreens are used in any of our Medik8 sunscreens. We only select our chemical UV filters from a set of modern, well trusted and super-safe filters which have been extensively safety tested.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To read more on the safety of Chemical Sunscreens visit our full-length blog post; https://bit.ly/2JAukzB
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[1] M. Matta et al, Effect of Sunscreen Application Under Maximal Use Conditions on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients, JAMA, 2019⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN SAFETY. Traditionally, chemical sunscreen filters have been s…
