Although some UV-related pathologies could be prevented by applying sunscreen, the efficiency and safety of these products is questionable. As the use of sunscreen is continuously increasing worldwide, so do the levels of environmental accumulation and human, and wildlife exposure. Whether concentration resulted from daily use and/or environmental contact possesses a realistic hazard to humans and other organisms is still unknown. Numerous studies raised concerns about the association between exposure to substances commonly found in sunscreens and endocrine and developmental impairments. In this review, the potential neurotoxicity of such substances is presented and the question of cost-benefit is raised regarding large scale use of sunscreen in its current composition. Although most studies reviewed in this paper reported adverse neurotoxic effects … Continue reading Neurotoxic effect of active ingredients in sunscreen products