2023-07-08 21:48:43
Posted on 07/08/2023 21:15 Updated on 07/08/2023 21:48
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France 2 Article written by France 2 – F.Mathieux, M.-P.Samitier, F.Blévis, G.Liaboeuf
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25,000 tonnes of sun creams or sprays flow into maritime waters every year. A filter against UV contained in some of them could be dangerous, for the man like the environment.
Supposed to protect us, they could be harmful to our health and the environment. Some sunscreens contain a problematic chemical UV filter: octocrylene. It can be found in entry-level products as well as in high-end products.
Endocrine disruptor
Over the months and in contact with air, octocrylene is transformed into benzophenone, an endocrine disruptor, possibly carcinogenic. “This filter solar penetrates the barrier of the skin. It is found in breast milk and urine. Once it has passed the skin barrier, it can induce carcinogenic effects”, explains Philippe Lebaron, professor at the Sorbonne. Faced with the controversy, some laboratories are reviewing the composition of their product. The National Health Security Agency has just called for its ban, even though it is also dangerous for marine biodiversity.
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