The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to companies illegally marketing pills and capsules labeled as dietary supplements that make unproven drug claims about protecting consumers from the dangers of sun exposure without meeting the FDA’s standards for safety and effectiveness.
The state recently became the first in the United States to pass a bill banning the distribution of sunscreens that contain the harmful chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Banana Boat's Simply Protect sunscreen is made without oxybenzone, parabens, added oils or fragrances, and comes in sports, kids and baby formulations.
Aveeno and Coppertone are rolling out with products that not only protect it from the sun, but also nourish skin with nutrients to help keep it looking and feeling healthy.
Even though people know they should use sunscreen to prevent sunburn, signs of aging and skin cancer, they will point to various reasons for not using protection.
New York City-based Colgate-Palmolive has announced that it will be entering the skin care business. The company plans to do so by acquiring, PCA Skin and EltaMD in two separate transactions.
