EC Panel Questions Sunscreen Sprays, But Finds Nano Filters Safe
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The EC Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety raises questions similar to FDA’s about powder and spray sunscreens. The committee assessed the UV filters’ risks, considering studies demonstrating nano-sized titanium dioxide cannot penetrate skin deep enough to reach the live cells of the epidermis.
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