Nano-particles in sunscreen: Don’t get burned
Instead, the US Food and Drug Administration has relied on manufacturers’ assurances that there’s no problem with smearing the nano-containing creams all over the skin – despite concerns that nano-particles may be able to penetrate the skin and cause damage once inside the body.
The International Center for Technology Assessment has launched a campaign to gather and submit public comments to the FDA by November 26. Take a look at the information and it’s compiled and the comment form it provides.