Public Perceptions of Suncream Toxicity: A Content Analysis on Reddit

Sanaz Lordfard; Edgar Akuffo‐Addo; Nandi Edwards; Katya Peri; Jeannie Boisvert; Sameh Hanna

doi:10.1093/ced/llag241

June 7, 2026Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

Public Perceptions of Suncream Toxicity: A Content Analysis on Reddit

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Key Points

This analysis investigates public concerns about sunscreen ingredients and their perceived toxicity on Reddit.
Analyzed 284 Reddit posts focusing on sunscreen safety concerns.
Identified frequently cited ingredients, including avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octocrylene.
Assessed the relationship between public concerns and existing safety data.
Ingredients avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octocrylene were highlighted as toxic by the public.
Concerns raised were disproportionate to established human safety data.
Emphasizes the need for evidence-based communication about sunscreen safety.

Implication

Content analysis reveals that public concerns about sunscreen toxicity exceed current safety data.

Abstract

Among 284 Reddit posts expressing sunscreen safety concerns, ingredient toxicity and endocrine disruption were most frequently cited, particularly regarding avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octocrylene. Public concerns appear disproportionate to current human safety data, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based communication.

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Lordfard et al. (2026) studied this question.

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