Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients such as avobenzone that absorb UV rays. Mineral sunscreens rely on zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to block or reflect the rays. Either way, the solar ...

In addition, in Europe, perfume producers must indicate the presence of UV filters that may act as endocrine disruptors. For instance, avobenzone, a common UV filter used in fragrances and ...

HONOLULU— Sunscreens containing two harmful petrochemicals, avobenzone and octocrylene, would be banned from sale in Hawai‘i under a bill passed today by the Hawai‘i Senate. This bill follows a 2018 ...