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Experts Weigh In On Sunscreen Safety
• EltaMD UV Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 40 to the widespread bleaching of coral reefs. While this
*Available at Sip Derm* claim has not been scientifically proven or disproven, the
• La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body and Face biggest threats to our coral reefs are by far overfishing,
Sunscreen pollution, development, and the rising temperature of
• La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Kids Gentle Lotion the water due to climate change. Bleaching of coral is
Broad Spectrum SPF 60 occurring in remote locations where little to no human
• Neutrogena Age Shield Face Lotion Sunscreen with activity occurs, so it’s a stretch to say that sunscreen is
Broad Spectrum SPF 110 a main factor in coral bleaching. A study done by Henry
• Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen with W. Lim, M.D., a board certified dermatologist and chair
By Siperstein Dermatology Group SPF 50 of the dermatology department at Henry Ford Health
The medical community has been telling us for • Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion System in Detroit, cited that oxybenzone concentration
decades how important it is to wear sunscreen to help • Aveeno Ultra-Calming Fragrance-Free Daily Facial in the water surrounding the Hawaiian Islands was 0.8
prevent the most common type of cancer, skin cancer; but Moisturizer with SPF 30 to 19.2 parts per billion and that coral bleaching and
recently, there has been an increase in social media posts • Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion death did not occur until concentration levels reached
claiming that sunscreen might actually do more harm • Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70 33 to 50 parts per billion. While no sunscreen has been
than good … so which is it? In an effort to educate and • Supergoop! Play Body Mousse SPF 50 with Blue Sea proven to be 100 percent reef safe, it is widely believed
ensure that you are protecting your skin from the sun’s Kale that mineral sunscreens do not harm coral reefs. To be
harmful UV rays we’ve taken a closer look at the claims • Coola Organic Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock sure your sunscreen is reef-safe, check the ingredients to
being made about one of the best means of protection, • Vanicream SPF 35 Sport Sunscreen ensure it does not contain oxybenzone or octinoxate.
sunscreen. • Solimo Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Is My Sunscreen Doing More Harm Than Good?
Are There Carcinogenic Chemicals In My Sunscreen? • Australian Gold Sunscreen Bronzer Lotion The overall message is that not wearing sunscreen will
A recent report done by an independent lab that • Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sunscreen Lotion do more harm than good. Health care providers and public
validates medications for quality and consistency Does My Body Absorb The Chemicals In My health authorities agree that you should wear sunscreen on
concluded that small amounts of benzene, a carcinogenic Sunscreen? a daily basis and reapply every two hours if you are in the
chemical, were found in some sunscreens. This resulted There have been studies that show that some of sun. If you are still not comfortable wearing sunscreen,
in the urgent recall of several sunscreen brands. It is the active ingredients in sunscreens are systemically we recommend seeking shade whenever possible and
important to note that benzene is not actually an ingredient absorbed. However, the data indicates that the absorption wearing UPF (SPF) clothing when you will be in the sun.
in sunscreen, and that the contamination happened of these ingredients is not actually harmful to us. In fact, Check out or blog on UPF clothing to learn more.
during the manufacturing process. Not all sunscreens the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) and the ADA Sources:
were affected by this contamination. The regular use of (American Academy of Dermatology) still regard the https://www.livderm.org/addressing-the-doubts-
sunscreen that does not contain benzene contamination is regular use of sunscreen as safe and encourage people surrounding-sunscreen-safety
still widely recommended by medical professionals and to use it as one of their means of protection for the sun’s https://www.skincancer.org/blog/whats-the-
the American Academy of Dermatology. UV rays. sunscreen-situation/
Sunscreens That Were Not Found To Contain Benzene Am I Harming Coral Reefs By Wearing Sunscreen? https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/
• EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 *Available There have been claims that some ingredients in sun-protection/sunscreen/
at Sip Derm* sunscreens, such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, contribute
Talent Search Begins For Performer To Sing
At 2022 Boca Raton Bowl Game
ESPN’s RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl has opened its poll” will officially close. The Top Five determined by the highest starting Aug. 10 at SpiritofGivingNetwork.com.
call for audition submissions recently for the fourth quest to find votes will be invited to compete once more at a RoofClaim.com For full 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl National
the top local talent to perform the national anthem at the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl live finale in September. Anthem Contest entry details and official registration form,
bowl game that takes place Tuesday, Dec. 20 at FAU Stadium. The Top Five contestants invited to compete live will perform visit https://roofclaimbocaratonbowl.com/home/2022-national-
Along with bowl community partners Roger Dean Stadium a verse of their choice at the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl anthem-contest.
and Spirit of Giving Network, organizers invite and encourage Idol event, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Boca Raton This competition is one of several countdown events to
vocalists and instrumentalists, amateurs and professionals, Marriott at Boca Center. A combination of audience votes and the 2022 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl that will air live
individuals and groups 18 years or older to upload their “Boca judges’ votes will determine three finalists, who will perform the nationally on ESPN-TV and ESPN Radio and locally on ESPN
Raton Bowl Idol” video auditions to the bowl game’s official national anthem to see who will be chosen to sing on-field at this 106.3 FM. Conference affiliations for this year’s matchup
website, RoofClaimBocaRatonBowl.com. The winner will get year’s RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl. All proceeds of the include the American Athletic Conference, Conference USA,
the opportunity to perform the national anthem at the game live event will go to the bowl’s official charity partner, Spirit of Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference, Sun
during opening ceremonies at FAU Stadium prior to it being Giving Network. Tickets will be available for purchase online, Belt Conference and selected independents.
televised nationally, and will receive 10 game tickets for family
and friends with sideline access during the performance.
“We are excited to launch our search, once again, for
our next national anthem performer. Each year this contest
brings out an impressive wide range of local talent,”
shared RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Executive
Director Doug Mosley. “We encourage the community to
participate throughout this contest by voting online and
attending the live finale on Sept. 28 at the Boca Raton
Marriott at Boca Town Center.” Stylish Modern Atmosphere Make Reservations happy hour
Those interested in sharing their talent (vocal or every Day 3 - 6 pm
instrumental) must upload an audition demo video using
YouTube that features their performance of the national and Mon. - Thurs.
anthem (acapella, instrumental, solo or groups are permitted) all Day at Bar Only
and complete the official online entry form by Sunday,
Aug. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Audition tapes featuring songs other Lunch SpeciaLS
than the national anthem will automatically be disqualified.
Background music will be permitted as long as the contestant’s every Day
voice can clearly be distinguished. No other voices beside $
those auditioning should be featured in demo, and no one starting at 9
other than the person auditioning should appear in the demo.
On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Top 10 performers selected will
be featured on the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl website,
RoofClaimBocaRatonBowl.com for online voting, during
which the general public can cast their support of their favorite
contestant. On Sunday, Sept.14, at 11:59 p.m. the bowl’s “idol