Does sunscreen contain fluorescent agents? Does it contain heavy metals?

Sunscreen is generally used on the face and body and needs to be applied 20 minutes before going out. So does this sunscreen contain fluorescent agent? Does sunscreen contain heavy metals?

Does sunscreen contain fluorescent agent?

Regular sunscreen products do not contain fluorescent agents.

Fluorescent agent is a very scary carcinogen that can accelerate the rate of cancer and even cause death. Fluorescent agents can be roughly divided into two types, one is migratable and the other is non-migratable. There is no standard in our country that says fluorescent agents cannot be added to skin care products. The Taiwan Cosmetics Association has a standard that no migrating fluorescent agents should be added to skin care products, because they can migrate into the skin and remain deposited without being metabolized. You can only know whether there is fluorescent agent in sunscreen by looking at the specific ingredient list.

Does sunscreen contain heavy metals?

General sunscreens will not contain heavy metals, unless they have whitening effects. Even if they do, they will only contain very little. If you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to use physical sunscreen products. I saw a method to test it in a book. Just take a glass of water and pour a little sunscreen into it. If it sinks, it is not good if it floats up. Use a silver needle to prick it. Since it is a cosmetic, of course it contains chemical substances, more or less. Unless it is a pure natural sunscreen. Jia Mei Le's products claim to be pure plant. It is recommended to use physical sunscreen. The substances in the sunscreen will only stay on the skin and will not be absorbed. Chemical sunscreen will be absorbed by the skin. But most of the sunscreens on the market are still chemical sunscreens.

Generally speaking, if the sunscreen is a regular product, it does not contain fluorescent agents or heavy metals.