Sunblock Cancer Lawsuits

You may have seen reports on the news that certain sunblocks contain dangerous chemicals. Do you qualify for a sunblock cancer lawsuit? In this article, we look at which sunblocks are dangerous and who is affected.

Benzene Found In Sunblock

In early 2021, a product testing lab tested 300 spray and lotion sunblocks. Out of 300, 78 products were found to contain benzene. Benzene is not a listed ingredient in any sunblock. It is believed the benzene contamination happens during the manufacturing process.

H3 – Benzene Found In After-Sun Products

It is important to remember the testing lab also found benzene in after-sun products. These after-sun products are sprays and lotions to help people with sunburn.

What Is Benzene?

Benzene is a dangerous chemical. Cancer.org lists benzene as a cancer-causing substance. Even small amounts of benzene absorbed in the skin can be dangerous.

List of Bad Sunblocks

Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Babyganics Kid’s Sunscreen Continuous Spray, SPF 50
Banana Boat Kids’ Max Protect & Play Sunscreen, SPF 100
Banana Boat Kids’ Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray, SPF 50
Banana Boat Protective Dry Oil Clear Sunscreen Spray with Coconut Oil, SPF 15
Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50+
Banana Boat Ultra Defense Ultra Mist Clear Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100
Banana Boat Ultra Mist Deep Tanning Oil Continuous Clear, Spray SPF4
Banana Boat Ultra Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100
Coppertone Whipped Sunscreen Lotion Spray, SPF 50
CVS Health 70 Beach Guard Sun Sunscreen, SPF 70 (Lotion)
CVS Health After-sun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel
CVS Health After-sun Aloe Vera Soothing Spray
CVS Health Sheer Mist Spray Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 70
CVS Health Sport Clear Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100+
CVS Health Ulta Sheer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100
CVS Health Lotion Ultra Sheer Lotion Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, SPF 45
EltaMD UV Aero Broad-Spectrum Full-Body Sunscreen Spray, SPF 45
Equate Lotion Kids Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Ethical Zinc Natural Clear Zinc Sunscreen, SPF 50+
Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
Goodsense Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sunscreen Lotion Spray, SPF 60
Live Better by CVS Health Body Mineral Spray Sunscreen, SPF 50
Max Block Sport Sunscreen Lotion Water Resistance Blue, 30 SPF
Max Block Sunscreen Lotion 4 Fl Oz Broad Spectrum Water Resistant, SPF 30
Neutrogena Beach Defense Oil-Free Body Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100
Neutrogena Beach Defense Spray Body Sunscreen, SPF 50
Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport Water-Resistant Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50 and SPF 70
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum, SPF 60+
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Face Sunscreen, SPF 50
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum, SPF 30 Spray
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum, SPF 45 Lotion
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant Sunscreen, SPF 70
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Weightless Sunscreen Spray, SPF 100+
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Weightless Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70
Raw Elements Eco Formula Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 (both tin and tube)
Solimo Sheer Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 55
Sun Bum After Sun Cool Down Aloe Vera Spray
Sun Bum Cool Down Gel
Sun Bum Oxy Free Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
SunBurnt Advanced After-Sun Gel
TopCare Everyday Lotion Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 70
TopCare Everyday Lotion Ultimate Sheer Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 55 and SPF 70
Up & Up Clear Aloe Vera Gel
Walgreens After Sun Gel
Walgreens Sport Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 50

Can Sunblock Cause Cancer?

Sunblock is supposed to prevent skin cancer. But, can sunblocks with benzene cause cancer? It’s possible that people can develop cancer from using these contaminated sunblocks. When you consider the amounts of benzene and repeated use, it could increase the risk of specific kinds of cancer.

Cancer Caused By Sunblock

Long-term exposure to benzene is harmful to blood-forming organs. Benzene causes specific types of cancer, mainly acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.