GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Least Toxic Sunscreen
Statistics show that the least toxic sunscreens have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for both effectiveness and safety.
In this post, we will explore a range of eye-opening statistics regarding the toxicity and efficacy of sunscreens available on the market today. From the concerning amount of sunscreen washing into oceans globally to the prevalence of harmful ingredients in these products, these statistics shed light on the importance of making informed choices when it comes to sun protection.
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"An estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen are thought to wash into the oceans each year around the world."
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"One in twelve products marketed as 'Least Toxic' or 'non-toxic' scored high hazard scores."
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"Not all sunscreens are created equal—some use mineral-based active ingredients like zinc or titanium dioxide, while others use chemical active ingredients like Oxybenzone, Avobenzone."
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"About 40% of sunscreens in the US market would not be allowed in Europe, where skin protection is regulated more strictly."
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"63% of non-mineral sunscreens contain oxybenzone, a very high hazard ingredient due to its hormone-disrupting properties."
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"Almost 75% of the tested products don't work as well as advertised or contain harmful ingredients."
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"22% of tested sunscreens contain an ingredient called retinyl palmitate that may speed up the development of skin tumors and lesions."
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"86% of mineral sunscreens contain a nanoparticle form of their active ingredients."
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"Only 28% of sunscreens met the EWG's criteria for a safe and effective sunscreen, being classified as 'Least Toxic'."
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"Non-mineral sunscreens penetrate the skin’s outermost layer, leading to 64% being absorbed into the body."
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"In a study of 84 sunscreens, 54% contained endocrine-disrupting chemicals, like oxybenzone."
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"Over 200 common sunscreens have a rating of ‘0’, the best possible rating for containing least toxic ingredients."
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"More than 90% of all sunscreens tested in EWG's 2021 Sunscreen Guide were classified as unsafe due to harmful ingredients or not meeting SPF claims."
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"Only 8% of all 'least toxic sunscreen' products were subjected to robust safety testing."
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"Sunscreens contribute to about 10% of oxybenzone pollution in coral reefs around the world."
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"SPF 50 sunscreens may contain about 20% more potentially harmful ingredients than SPF 30."
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"About 1 in 5 'least toxic sunscreen' products was a spray, which could have harmful inhalation risks."
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"Less than 10% of the least toxic sunscreens available contain antioxidants, which can provide additional protection."
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"Only 3 of 70 tested sunscreens met all of Consumer Reports' key criteria for safety and efficacy."
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"Nearly 73% of sunscreens sold in the U.S. do not provide the SPF protection claimed on their bottles or contain harmful ingredients."
Jannik Lindner
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