Sunscreen chemicals seep into bloodstream, confirms FDA
Study adds weight to fears that active chemicals in sun protection products are absorbed into the body
Sunscreen chemicals can soak into the bloodstream, report researchers from the US Food and Drug Administration, confirming the need for more safety testing.
The study, in the Journal of the American Medical Association, replicates findings from an FDA study published last May that sparked safety questions.
As a result, the FDA has proposed new rules that require sunscreen manufacturers to provide additional information on the active ingredients in their products.
However, the study authors stress their findings do not suggest that people should stop using sunscreen.
