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Mineral Sunblocks for Safe UV Protection

The document lists common mineral sunblocks and sunscreens and whether they contain nanoparticles. Most of the brands listed, such as Banana Boat Kids and Blue Lizard, contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide nanoparticles. However, some brands like Lavera Sunblock and Jason's Chemical-Free Sunblock do not contain nanoparticles. Mineral sunblocks and sunscreens protect skin from UV rays using zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which are not absorbed into the skin.

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Mineral Sunblocks for Safe UV Protection

The document lists common mineral sunblocks and sunscreens and whether they contain nanoparticles. Most of the brands listed, such as Banana Boat Kids and Blue Lizard, contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide nanoparticles. However, some brands like Lavera Sunblock and Jason's Chemical-Free Sunblock do not contain nanoparticles. Mineral sunblocks and sunscreens protect skin from UV rays using zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which are not absorbed into the skin.

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COMMON MINERAL SUNBLOCKS AND SUNSCREENS*

BRAND NANO?

Banana Boat Kids Tear Free SPF 30 YES


Blue Lizard Baby/Regular/Sensitive YES
Burt's Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen SPF 15 YES
California Baby SPF 30+ Sunscreen YES
Dermatone Lips ‘n Face Protection Creme and Sunblock Creme YES
Fallene Cotz SPF 58 YES
Innovative Skincare Clinical SPF 20 Moisturizing Treatment Sunscreen YES
Keys Solar Rx SPF 30+ Nano-Zinc Oxide Sunblock YES
Mustela Bébé/Enfant High Protection SPF 50 YES
NuCelle SunSense SPF 30+ Sunscreen YES
SkinCeuticals Daily Sun Defense SPF 20 YES
Sun Smart Applied Therapeutics YES

Lavera Sunblock SPF 40 Neutral NO


Jason's Chemical-Free SPF 30+ Sunblock NO
Zinc Oxide ointment (from any drugstore) NO

*Mineral sunblocks and sunscreens contain zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which protect you from UV rays but are not absorbed into your skin.
Sources:
National Geographic (2006) The Green Guide Sunscreens and Sunblocks Product Report (http://www.thegreenguide.com/reports/product.mhtml?id=27)
Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars (2007) Inventory of Nanotechnology Consumer Products (http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro)

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