I was going through the 2020 Science archives the other day looking for pieces on nanoparticles and sunscreens, and was rather shocked to see that the earliest article dates back to 2008!
Here they are in chronological order – surprising how little things change with time! The 2010 exchange with Friends of the Earth is definitely worth a revisit.
Nano-sunscreens leave their mark
June 21 2008
Accelerated aging on steel roofing in Australia suggests the use of photoactive particles in sunscreens. Read the full article →
Industry critics give nanotechnology sunscreens the thumbs up
July 3 2009
The NGO Environmental Working Group (EWG) endorses the use of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens (they still do). Read the full article →
Sunscreens and Alzheimer’s – solid science or scare-mongering speculation?
August 25 2009
Speculation on links between nanoparticles in sunscreen and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinsons and Alzheimers. A very poorly conceived press release was at the heart of this – and from a university! Read the full article →
Friends of the Earth come down hard on nanotechnology – are they right?
June 8 2010
Back in 2010 Friends of the Earth Australia had some beef with nanoparticles in sunscreens – they still do. Read the full article →
Just how risky could nanoparticles in sunscreens be?
June 8 2010
I challenge Friends of the Earth Australia to answer the question ”
What is your worst case estimate of the human health risk from titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens? Read the full article →
Just how risky can nanoparticles in sunscreens be? Friends of the Earth respond
June 15 2010
I asked the question – Friends of the Earth Australia respond. Read the full article →
The safety of nanotechnology-based sunscreens – some reflections
July 18 2010
…And I respond back to Friends of the Earth! Read the full article →
Australian Education Union advises against using nanoparticle-based sunscreens in schools
May 22 2011
The Victoria branch of the Australian Education Union (AEU) pass a resolution recommending that “workplaces use only nanoparticle-free sunscreen” and that sunscreens used by members on children are selected from those “highlighted in the Safe Sunshine Guide produced by Friends of the Earth” as being nano-free. Read the full article →
Are consumers risking skin cancer because of fears over nanoparticles in sunscreens?
February 20 2012
A public perception study indicates some Australian consumers would rather risk skin cancer by not using sunscreen than use a product containing nanoparticles. Read the full article →
Nanoparticles, cosmetics and sunscreens – again!
May 3 2102
This time it’s in the Detroit Free Press – a change from covering nano-sunscreens in Australia. Read the full article →