Sunscreens -- Consumer reports vs EWG

[Anonymous]

We use Blue Lizard when we can find it, but I also like Coppertone Kids. It gets a "3" from EWG, while Blue Lizard gets a "1." It's also easier for my kids to apply since it's thinner, which in my mind makes it safer when they have to reapply themselves at camp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blue Lizard is what we use. It is a physical barrier, not a chemical one, and is one of the only ones that seems to work for both me and my kid.

Depends on which Blue Lizard product you are using. Regular has chemical sunscreen. Sensitive and Baby don't.


They all work well as broad spectrum sunscreens, though.

[Anonymous]

We use the babyganics sunscreen
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/730920/Babyganics_Mineral-Based_Sunscreen_Lotion%2C_SPF_50%2B/

It has a 2 according the EWG and at least in my experience, runs cheaper than the blue lizard

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please pay no attention to EWG. They are an extremely unreliable source. Use any sunscreen as long as it protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.

This is so true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please pay no attention to EWG. They are an extremely unreliable source. Use any sunscreen as long as it protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.

Tell me more about this-- why unreliable?

[Anonymous]

Last year Consumer Reports gave high marks to the walmart equate brand. 50 spf. It is very reasonable. I didn't see her reviews it got this year. I have stocked up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please pay no attention to EWG. They are an extremely unreliable source. Use any sunscreen as long as it protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.

Tell me more about this-- why unreliable?

Not that poster but they mark products down because there is a "possibility" certain ingredients may be harmful. They are only at the hypothesis stage of studies. They rarely have evidence to support those assertions.

To me that's dangerous. We "know" sun exposure can cause deadly melanoma. Better to use a chemical sunscreen than avoid it. Some people can't afford regular use of physical block sun protection and choose to go without instead of using "scary chemicals." That's what bugs me most about EWG.

[Anonymous]

Blue Lizard is insanely expensive and you have to order it online.

I use whatever zinc based sunscreen I can find at Target. Babyganics or the Neutrogena Baby. I also use regular Neutrogena for me too, since I'm less likely to reapply a zinc cream (so thick and greasy) and anything is better than nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blue Lizard is insanely expensive and you have to order it online.

I use whatever zinc based sunscreen I can find at Target. Babyganics or the Neutrogena Baby. I also use regular Neutrogena for me too, since I'm less likely to reapply a zinc cream (so thick and greasy) and anything is better than nothing.

Giant food carries it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please pay no attention to EWG. They are an extremely unreliable source. Use any sunscreen as long as it protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.

Tell me more about this-- why unreliable?

Not that poster but they mark products down because there is a "possibility" certain ingredients may be harmful. They are only at the hypothesis stage of studies. They rarely have evidence to support those assertions.

To me that's dangerous. We "know" sun exposure can cause deadly melanoma. Better to use a chemical sunscreen than avoid it. Some people can't afford regular use of physical block sun protection and choose to go without instead of using "scary chemicals." That's what bugs me most about EWG.

Seriously, most of the products that they rate highly (based on ingredients) perform poorly in tests of how well they block UV rays. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and this usually outweighs the theoretical risks of these chemicals.

[Anonymous]

Consumer Distorts.

[Anonymous]

EWG not only does bad science based on the possibility of certain ingredient *could* be harmful, they have a nice little store where they sell the products they recommend.

Unbiased? You be the judge.

/www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_gnr_fkmr0?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aenvironmental+working+group+store&keywords=environmental+working+group+store&ie=UTF8&qid=1497493717