Paul DeLeo, PhD and Christina Ross, MPH, Solleone Consulting, Inc. and Integral Consulting11.01.21
The majority of Americans rely on sunscreen to protect their skin from ultraviolet radiation during sun exposure, especially during the summer months. In light of recent media coverage on low levels of benzene detected in several sunscreen products, we examined dermal exposure to benzene from topically applied consumer products.
Valisure is a US-based online pharmacy that routinely tests consumer products. Earlier this year, Valisure reported benzene contamination in sunscreens and after sun care products. Benzene is ubiquitous in the atmosphere. It is formed from natural processes, such as forest fires and volcanoes, and has many common sources, such as cigarette smoke, gas stations, motor vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and from products containing benzene such as glues, paints and furniture waxes.1 Also, benzene is a known human carcinogen and is associated with nervous system effects; dermal exposure to benzene may cause irritation and redness.
However, benzene is
Valisure is a US-based online pharmacy that routinely tests consumer products. Earlier this year, Valisure reported benzene contamination in sunscreens and after sun care products. Benzene is ubiquitous in the atmosphere. It is formed from natural processes, such as forest fires and volcanoes, and has many common sources, such as cigarette smoke, gas stations, motor vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and from products containing benzene such as glues, paints and furniture waxes.1 Also, benzene is a known human carcinogen and is associated with nervous system effects; dermal exposure to benzene may cause irritation and redness.
However, benzene is
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