Please stop spraying your sunscreen near us

[Anonymous]

Using spray sunscreen next to someone is not that different than smoking next to someone.

[Anonymous]

I didn't know. Thanks for posting. Could have done without the attitude though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Using spray sunscreen next to someone is not that different than smoking next to someone.

Except that applying spray sunscreen takes under 1 minute. A smoker is using puffing for much longer than that. I would compare it to applying spray perfume or hairspray -- for which common courtesy says to not to do right next to someone else.

[Anonymous]

What or who is ewg?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Using spray sunscreen next to someone is not that different than smoking next to someone.

Of course it is! Smoking is proven to be extremely harmful. And second hand smoke is specifically proven to be extremely harmful. That is NOT TRUE with respect to spray sunscreen. Of all the hollering on this chain, there is nothing that shows that it is harmful. Just that certain posters on this chain believe it is and so everyone else must stop using it too. Its so ridiculous that people just keep saying it although NO ONE has been able to identify a source that confirms it. Its crazy that so many are so willing to try to impose their will on others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous



What or who is ewg?

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About the Guide

The EWG Sunscreen Guide rates the safety and efficacy of sunscreens, daily moisturizers, lip products and SPF-rated makeup. We launched the guide in 2007 because the federal Food and Drug Administration had failed to set modern safety standards for sunscreens. Without EWG’s guide, consumers would have to sift through misleading market claims and complex ingredient lists to determine if their favorite sunscreens would help protect them from sun-related skin damage.

EWG’s research has discovered that some sunscreens have several serious problems. We are pressing the federal Food and Drug Administration to issue rules that address these deficiencies. In the meantime, EWG’s guide aims to help consumers make good choices and avoid sun damage and cancer.

EWG’s 2015 Sunscreen Guide rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1,000 sunscreens, more than 600 daily moisturizers and 100 lip products with SPF values. Our safety assessments are based on ingredients disclosed on product labels.

OVERALL SCORE:

The product’s score ranges from 0 to 10 and reflects both the degree of UV protection from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and the safety of all ingredients on the label. We base two-thirds of the overall score on a product’s UV protection. One-third of the score reflects the hazard score, based on toxicity concerns of listed ingredients.

http://www.ewg.org/2015sunscreen/

I changed my sunscreen after looking it up. It was a major brand and used by many people but gave little protection.

EWG Sunscreen Hall of Shame

There are a lot of sunscreens on the market: some good, some bad and then the shameful.

Those in the last category are not only a waste of money and time but also potentially harmful. Here are our picks for products to banish from your beach bag.

Spray sunscreens can be inhaled, and they don’t cover skin completely.
SPF values above 50+ try to trick you into believing they’ll prevent sun damage. Don’t trust them. SPF protection tops out at 30 to 50.
Oxybenzone can disrupt the hormone system.
Retinyl palmitate may trigger damage, possibly cancer.
11 Worst Spray Sunscreens

These sunscreens are aerosol sprays with SPFs above 50+ and the harmful additives oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate.

Banana Boat Clear UltraMist Ultra Defense MAX Skin Protect Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 110
Coppertone Sport High Performance AccuSpray Sunscreen, SPF 70
Coppertone Sport High Performance Clear Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100+
CVS Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100
CVS Sheer Mist Spray Sunscreen, SPF 70
CVS Sport Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100+
CVS Wet & Dry Sunscreen Spray, SPF 85
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Sunscreen Body Mist, SPF 70
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100+
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70
Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunscreen Spray, SPF 85+

12 Worst Sunscreen Lotions

These sunscreen lotions claim SPFs above 50+ and contain oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate.

Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100
Coppertone Sport High Performance Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100
Coppertone Sport High Performance Sunscreen, SPF 75
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55
Coppertone Ultra Guard Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70+
CVS Sport Sunstick Sunscreen, SPF 55
CVS Sun Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 100
CVS Sun Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 70
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Liquid Sunscreen, SPF 70
NO-AD Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 60
NO-AD Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 85
Ocean Potion Protect & Nourish Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70

11 Worst Sunscreens for Kids

These terrible kid and baby sunscreens have at least three strikes against them: 1) oxybenzone, 2) retinyl palmitate and 3) SPFs above 50+. Two have a fourth strike: they’re aerosol sprays that can harm sensitive young lungs. Convenient? Yes. Good for kids? Absolutely not.

Banana Boat Clear UltraMist Kids Max Protect & Play Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 110
Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70
Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55
Coppertone Kids Wacky Foam Foaming Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 70+
Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70+
Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55
Equate Kids Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55
Kroger Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70
Kroger Kids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70
Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Beach & Pool Sunblock Spray, SPF 70+
Up & Up Kid’s Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55

[Anonymous]

http://www.ewg.org/2015sunscreen/

[Anonymous]

My son has asthma and the spray doesn't bother him.

That said, I would love a recommendation for an inexpensive stick that the EWG suggests using. What face/body sticks do they recommend that are affordable?

[Anonymous]

For those of you who hate sprays, it would be helpful to suggest some other "safe" options for people. The Blue Lizard and etc listed up thread are not realistic for most people-we have 4 kids and would go through thousands of dollars of sunscreen in a season at those prices. What cheaper sunscreens are recommended?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those of you who hate sprays, it would be helpful to suggest some other "safe" options for people. The Blue Lizard and etc listed up thread are not realistic for most people-we have 4 kids and would go through thousands of dollars of sunscreen in a season at those prices. What cheaper sunscreens are recommended?

consumer reports just came out with suggestions-Wal-Mart brand was the highest rated I think.

[Anonymous]

Good grief. Folks, if you are spraying the sunscreen, try to move out of the way of others. If you are downwind, hold your breath, turn your face, and deal with it.

Is it really that hard? Or do y'all just need something to be upset about on a Friday night?

[Anonymous]

Looks like the FDA is weighing in on this:

http://fox17online.com/2014/07/16/fda-dont-use-spray-sunscreens-on-children/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looks like the FDA is weighing in on this:

http://fox17online.com/2014/07/16/fda-dont-use-spray-sunscreens-on-children/

Thanks for posting!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those of you who hate sprays, it would be helpful to suggest some other "safe" options for people. The Blue Lizard and etc listed up thread are not realistic for most people-we have 4 kids and would go through thousands of dollars of sunscreen in a season at those prices. What cheaper sunscreens are recommended?

Water Babies Pure and Simple SPF 50, Banana Boat Sport Performance Active Dry Protect SPF 50+, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45 are all rated well.

[Anonymous]

For the EWG hall of shame....basically anything non-organic is bad for you?

I call bullshit.