An illustrative picture: Leighton Meester at 17 (left) and 40 (right).

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[–] 3 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

There are sunscreens with oxybenzone that have been linked to various health issues (namely hormone disruption iirc), so your friend isn't entirely off the mark.

However there are plenty of mineral sunscreens that use zinc or titanium oxides (literally rocks), and those are perfectly safe as far as science can tell.

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  • [–] 2 points 12 hours ago (1 child)

    Oh i know its a partial truth, but its a dumb take IMO. Pretty sure he got it from RFK jr. They love to spout half truths that seem legit while undermining real health.

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