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[quote=Anonymous][quote]EWG does not recommend powder and spray sunscreens because of concerns about inhalation and inadequate sun protection. The FDA is reviewing safety and efficacy data of sprays. In its 2011 sunscreen rules, implemented in December 2012, the agency decided that powdered sunscreens should no longer be sold under the current over-the-counter sunscreen rules and should be subject to the more rigorous new drug application process (FDA 2011a,b).

EWG is especially concerned about inhalation of nano-sized and micronized zinc and titanium in powdered sunscreens and makeups. Inhalation is a much more direct route of exposure to these compounds than skin penetration, which appears to be low in healthy skin. If you want the benefits of a mineral sunscreen, choose a zinc- or titanium-based lotion. If you use a pump or spray sunscreen, lower your inhalation risk by applying it to your hands and then wiping it on your face.[/quote]
http://www.ewg.org/2015sunscreen/faqs-your-sunscreen-questions-our-answers/[/quote]

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