Newsletter Subject

FDA admits truth about sunscreens?

From

alsearsmd.com

Email Address

alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com

Sent On

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 06:37 PM

Email Preheader Text

You know I’m not the FDA’s biggest fan. But as they say, even a broken clock is right twic

You know I’m not the FDA’s biggest fan. But as they say, even a broken clock is right twice a day. [Click here](1770d7/ct0_0/1/ms?sid=TV2%3AFeHpj5rxr) to view this message in your browser | [Click here](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3AFeHpj5rxr) to stop receiving our messages [] [] Al Sears, MD 11905 Southern Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [] July 20, 2022 [] Reader, You know I’m not the FDA’s biggest fan. But as they say, even a broken clock is right twice a day. And just in time for beach season, the FDA is finally admitting the harsh truth about commercial sunscreens. The study came from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, a branch of the Food and Drug Administration. FDA researchers finally admit that seven chemicals commonly used in these sunscreens are absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed safety standards. The study is a follow-up to research published one year earlier, which focused on chemical filters avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, and ecamsule. In that study, these chemicals were able to make their way into the bloodstream after just a single day of use. The FDA’s new study expanded this list to include homosalate, octisalate, and octinoxate. The regulatory agency is now calling on companies to test their formulas for potential harm from long-term use.1 Here’s what just a few of these chemical ingredients can do: - Oxybenzone: This ingredient is one of the most commonly used sunscreen chemicals. Oxybenzone is linked to endocrine disruption, organ system toxicity, allergies, and photoallergies caused by sun exposure. Photoallergies can leave you with a rash, blisters, and even lesions a day after using. - Homosalate: This ingredient is also linked to hormone disruption. And it can also increase the absorption of pesticides, including bug sprays. - Octinoxate: Numerous studies have proved that this chemical can cause reproductive problems, including low sperm count in males and changes in the size of the uterus in lab animals exposed to moderate or high doses of the chemical. But despite this dire admission by the agency in charge of protecting your health, the FDA – as well as the American Academy of Dermatology – continue to recommend applying sunscreen to all exposed areas of skin every two hours. I’ve been warning my patients and readers about the dangers of commercial sunscreens for as long as I can remember. These mass-produced lotions are jam-packed with free radicals that can disrupt your hormone balance, deprive your body of essential nutrients, and can even lead to cancer and death. But that doesn’t mean you should neglect sun protection altogether. Don’t give up on sun protection As I’ve told my patients and readers before, most brands of sunblock you’ll find at the store will do you more harm than good. Even without these harmful chemicals, these creams are depriving you of the best supply of crucial vitamin D your body can have – the sun! You see, our ancestors didn’t become as strong and healthy as they were by avoiding the sun at all costs. Far from it. In fact, it should come as no surprise that they spent most of their time with their skin exposed. This doesn’t mean that sun protection isn’t necessary. The trick is to find protection that doesn’t pose any risk to your physiology. And for that, we have to turn away from Big Pharma and the medical establishment. Thankfully, natural solutions make this easy to do. With these, you should have no trouble giving your skin the protection it needs – without depriving it of the vitamin D it needs to stay healthy. Here’s what I recommend to my patients. - Use nature’s sunblock – zinc. Unlike the artificial chemicals in the FDA’s study, zinc safely sits at the top of your skin. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology revealed that intact zinc oxide nanoparticles neither penetrate the skin barrier nor cause any cellular toxicity.2 Look online for micro-fine zinc oxide and apply 30 minutes before getting some sun for an extended amount of time. - Mix zinc with capuacu butter. If you have a whole day planned in the sun, I recommend mixing zinc oxide with capaucu butter. This will enhance your protection from UV rays. But instead of absorbing these rays like the chemicals in commercial sunscreens do, this butter will help distribute those rays and keep them on the surface where they belong. - Don’t be afraid of the sun. While protection is important, you also need to give your skin the time it needs to absorb what it needs from the sun. I recommend getting between 15 and 20 minutes of pure sun exposure every day, if possible. To Your Good Health, [Al Sears, MD] Al Sears, MD, CNS --------------------------------------------------------------- References: 1. Matta M, et al. “Effect of sunscreen application on plasma concentration of sunscreen active ingredients.” JAMA. 2020;323(3):256-267 2. Mohammed Y, et al. “Support for the safe use of zinc oxide nanoparticle sunscreens: Lack of skin penetration or cellular toxicity after repeated application in volunteers.” J Invest Derm. 2018;139(2):308-315 alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com [Preferences | Unsubscribe](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3AFeHpj5rxr) 11905 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, United States

Marketing emails from alsearsmd.com

View More
Sent On

08/12/2024

Sent On

05/12/2024

Sent On

04/12/2024

Sent On

30/11/2024

Sent On

29/11/2024

Sent On

28/11/2024

Email Content Statistics

Subscribe Now

Subject Line Length

Data shows that subject lines with 6 to 10 words generated 21 percent higher open rate.

Subscribe Now

Average in this category

Subscribe Now

Number of Words

The more words in the content, the more time the user will need to spend reading. Get straight to the point with catchy short phrases and interesting photos and graphics.

Subscribe Now

Average in this category

Subscribe Now

Number of Images

More images or large images might cause the email to load slower. Aim for a balance of words and images.

Subscribe Now

Average in this category

Subscribe Now

Time to Read

Longer reading time requires more attention and patience from users. Aim for short phrases and catchy keywords.

Subscribe Now

Average in this category

Subscribe Now

Predicted open rate

Subscribe Now

Spam Score

Spam score is determined by a large number of checks performed on the content of the email. For the best delivery results, it is advised to lower your spam score as much as possible.

Subscribe Now

Flesch reading score

Flesch reading score measures how complex a text is. The lower the score, the more difficult the text is to read. The Flesch readability score uses the average length of your sentences (measured by the number of words) and the average number of syllables per word in an equation to calculate the reading ease. Text with a very high Flesch reading ease score (about 100) is straightforward and easy to read, with short sentences and no words of more than two syllables. Usually, a reading ease score of 60-70 is considered acceptable/normal for web copy.

Subscribe Now

Technologies

What powers this email? Every email we receive is parsed to determine the sending ESP and any additional email technologies used.

Subscribe Now

Email Size (not include images)

Font Used

No. Font Name
Subscribe Now

Copyright © 2019–2025 SimilarMail.