FDA Study Finds Sunscreen Chemicals Absorb Into Bloodstream at Concerning Levels
An FDA study found that common sunscreen chemicals including oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octocrylene absorb into the bloodstream at levels far exceeding the threshold that would normally trigger safety studies—yet no such studies have been completed.
Key Findings
- Blood levels exceeded FDA safety threshold after just one application
- Chemicals remained detectable for weeks after use stopped
- Oxybenzone detected at 180x the safety threshold
- Long-term health effects remain unstudied
Safer Alternatives
Mineral sunscreens using zinc oxide or titanium dioxide sit on top of the skin rather than absorbing into it.
MAHA Daily Editorial: We're told to slather ourselves with these chemicals daily, yet basic safety testing hasn't been done. This is the MAHA issue in a nutshell: corporate products approved without adequate study. Choose mineral sunscreens until chemical versions are proven safe.
