benzophenone 
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Mar 10 2021    reading lables 
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Chemical in Sunscreens and Beauty Products Degrades into ...
https://snacksafely.com/2021/03/chemical-in-sunscreens-and-beauty...
10/3/2021 · Chemical in Sunscreens and Beauty Products Degrades into Carcinogen Known to Cause Hives, Anaphylaxis. 
New research shows that octocrylene — a common ingredient in sunscreens, anti-aging creams, 
shampoos, hair conditioners, and hair sprays — naturally degrades 
into the toxic chemical benzophenone that is a known carcinogen and endocrine disruptor.
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2020 3 Oct  found these news articles 
Sunscreens    some absorbed  into the body   Blood     (Place in your Sun screen folder file) 
FDA Sunscreen Report Raises Concern Over Chemicals
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20200121/fda-skin-absorbs-dangerous-sunscreen-chemicals
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Jan. 21, 2020 -- New FDA testing of sunscreens shows that six common active ingredients are absorbed 
into the body and may linger for days or even weeks, in some cases.
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Previous research has shown that some of the ingredients in the FDA study can disrupt hormones 
and may lead to fertility problems, poor birth outcomes for babies, and perhaps cancer.
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In response, the FDA redid the study, this time including six active ingredients in chemical sunscreens: 
avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and octinoxate. 
Those ingredients are the UV filters that screen out the sun’s harmful rays.
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What’s more, the testing showed that just a single application of sunscreen -- 
whether as a lotion or a spray -- increases the blood levels 
of these active ingredients beyond the FDA’s threshold for determining 
if they need more study to be considered safe for use.
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2020 3 Oct  cancer, benzophenone
Chemicals of Concern - Safe Cosmetics
https://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chem-of-concern
A chemical linked to cancer, benzophenone is used in cosmetics such as lip balm and nail polish 
to protect the products from UV light. ... Diethanolamine (DEA) is a type of ethanolamines, 
chemicals widely used in cosmetics. The European Union prohibits DEA in cosmetics due 
to concerns about formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. Health. Products
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In cosmetics and personal care products, Benzophenone-1 and Benzophenone-3 are used mostly 
in the formulation of nail polishes and enamels. These Benzophenone ingredients are also used in bath products, 
makeup products, hair products, sunscreens and skin care products.
Benzophenone-1  Cosmetics Info
www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/benzophenone-1
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Benzophenone-1  Cosmetics Info
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/benzophenone-1
In cosmetics and personal care products, Benzophenone-1 and Benzophenone-3 are used mostly 
in the formulation of nail polishes and enamels. These Benzophenone ingredients are also used in bath products, 
makeup products, hair products, sunscreens and skin care products. 
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
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2020 3 Oct News found 
Benzophenone  (BPT)  (BP3)  (PBT)   Read Labels   (In your Folder file Cosmetics )
Benzophenone is used in personal care products such as lip balm and nail polish to protect the products from UV light. 
Derivatives of benzophenone, such as benzophenone-2 (BP2) and oxybenzone (benzophenone-3 or BP3) are common ingredients in sunscreen. 
Benzophenone is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT).These chemicals are linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, and organ system toxicity.
FOUND IN: Lip balm, nail polish, foundations, baby sunscreens, fragrance, shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, moisturizers, and foundation
WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON THE LABEL: Benzophenone, ingredients containing the word benzophenone (for example benzophenone-2), 
BP (for example BP2), oxybenzone, sulisobenzone, sulisobenzone sodium
WHAT IS BENZOPHENONE?
Benzophenone is widely used in household products, such as sunglasses, food packaging, 
laundry and cleaning products to protect from UV light.
HEALTH CONCERNS: Cancer, endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity,  
organ system toxicity, irritation, ecotoxicity 
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