#Neutrogena aveeno sunscreen recall skin#

That said, regular daily use of an SPF 15 sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by about 40 percent-and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent-according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. According to a 2021 study in The International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, a 3.6☏ increase in ambient temperature is predicted to increase skin cancer incidence 11 percent globally by 2050.

The risk is growing greater as the climate changes. Sunscreens are an important aspect of reducing skin cancer risk and skin damage. Should you stop using sunscreen as a result of this recall? Definitely not. Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol sunscreen products.” According to the company press release, “based on exposure modeling and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) framework, daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Johnson & Johnson is investigating the cause of this issue. Though benzene is not an actual ingredient in the recalled suncreens, it was detected in some samples of the aerosol sunscreen finished products. Product images and lot information is available on Neutrogena and Aveeno websites.

Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer aerosol sunscreen, and.

Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense aerosol sunscreen,.Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen,.Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen,.The only sunscreen products impacted to date are aerosol products, including: Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions below if you have purchased products in the sunscreen recall. They did so because internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. In July, Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno and aerosol sunscreen product lines. Now is a good time to check your beach bag, backpack and travel bag to see what type of sunscreen is inside. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!