Avoid these Sunscreens when Pregnant

ebd08 · June 2011

I was just reading Consumer Reports and they were rating sunscreens. They mentioned that some sunscreens contain retinyl palmitate, which in animal studies has been linked to skin cancer (go figure, sunscreen causing cancer instead of preventing it!) and in human acne medication studies has been linked to birth defects. So they recommend that pregnant ladies stay away from the following...just thought I'd share, especially since summer is heating up! Even if you can't remember the specific types listed, check the ingredients for retinyl palmitate.

Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 30

Coppertone Sport Ultra Sweatproof SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 30

NO-AD with Aloe and Vitamin E SPF 45

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist SPF 45

Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 100

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin SPF 60+

Trumom76 · June 2011

Good post also you should avoid these all together. Use a natural or organic sunscreen whenever possible for you and child. A great place to get organic sunscreen is Vitacost.com

amanda~mm · June 2011

https://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

This is a good resource for everyone and sunblock.

Pocky873 · June 2011

It's probably a good idea to err on the side of caution, however, I just want to say that scientific studies are split on whether retinyl palmitate is actually harmful. The latest one I read found no significant difference between sunscreens having this ingredient in it and those that did not.

c&n06 · June 2011

Someone posted this a few weeks ago. Almost every sunscreen has some form of retinyl palmitate there are 3 different types. The best type to use is one of the natural or organic sunscreens.

klafle3 · June 2011

I use Neutrogena Sensitive Skin 60+ and it does not have retinyl palmitate in the ingredient list. I chose that one because it uses physical sun blocking ingredients (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) and it is fragrance-free.

I wonder how correct and up-to-date this list is? The bottom line is always check the ingredients.

amanda~mm · June 2011

klafle3:

I use Neutrogena Sensitive Skin 60+ and it does not have retinyl palmitate in the ingredient list. I chose that one because it uses physical sun blocking ingredients (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) and it is fragrance-free.

I wonder how correct and up-to-date this list is? The bottom line is always check the ingredients.

https://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/387950/Neutrogena_Sensitive_Skin_Sunblock_Lotion%2C_SPF_60/

This lists all the ingredients, and harms if if any from those ingredients.

klafle3 · June 2011

amanda~mm:
klafle3:

I use Neutrogena Sensitive Skin 60+ and it does not have retinyl palmitate in the ingredient list. I chose that one because it uses physical sun blocking ingredients (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) and it is fragrance-free.

I wonder how correct and up-to-date this list is? The bottom line is always check the ingredients.

https://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/387950/Neutrogena_Sensitive_Skin_Sunblock_Lotion%2C_SPF_60/

This lists all the ingredients, and harms if if any from those ingredients.

Great! Thank you for sharing this. Looks like I still have some research to do to find the perfect sunscreen.

robynlynn83 · June 2011

c&n06:
Someone posted this a few weeks ago. Almost every sunscreen has some form of retinyl palmitate there are 3 different types. The best type to use is one of the natural or organic sunscreens.

This. The EWG site is a good place to get ideas on what's good and what to totally avoid. We use only natural/organic sunscreens on the girls and ourselves. You can find good sunscreens online and in places like Whole Foods and local organic/crunchy stores

amanda~mm · June 2011

robynlynn83:

c&n06:
Someone posted this a few weeks ago. Almost every sunscreen has some form of retinyl palmitate there are 3 different types. The best type to use is one of the natural or organic sunscreens.

This. The EWG site is a good place to get ideas on what's good and what to totally avoid. We use only natural/organic sunscreens on the girls and ourselves.

I bought a vegan on last year, loving naturals, I think, and it was horrible. It was a weird gray color, and smelled nasty. I used it anyway because it was expensive. And I will probably use it this year, to use it up, but also, this year I bought California baby, and the aveeno face stick (I think that is what it is) and I am much happier.

EveryNameIWantIsTaken · June 2011

I hate the ones with zinc oxide and whatever the other is. IMO the natural ones don't work as well. They don't spread well, they don't block as well, and they pill up when going on. Tried them, I'll take my chances with the "harmful" ones I guess.

Phelia325 · June 2011

FYI retinyl palmitate is in tons of products! I found it in my face lotion. It's used in many different body products and makeup. You should check the ingredients for every product you put on your skin.

glenrapids · June 2011

I'm using Devita Solar Body Block 30 with Shea Block. Someone recommended it to me at Whole Foods but it's also a lot cheaper on Vitacost. I *LOVE* this stuff. I just use the body stuff on my face (it's cheaper) and I actually prefer it over my previous sunscreens. I'm making a permanent switch, pregnant or not.

jchytil · June 2011

I found a good deal on the Aveeno Baby Naturals. It has none of the harmful chemicals they say to stay away from. It took me two trips to two stores to find something! I really like it and I don't want to take risks with too many chemicals I slather the sunscreen on in the summer.I'm also looking for a good natural bug spray anyone have some suggestions?

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