California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream while Breastfeeding
What is California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream used for?
Brief: UV Protection
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Octinoxate and Breastfeeding
UnsafeOctinoxate (Octylmethoxycinnamate) has been detected in human urine, blood and breast milk and is known for moderate risk of skin allergy. Some studies suggest that Octinoxate has estrogen like effects however less than 1% skin penetration has been found in human laboratory studies. As not much study has been done on effects of Octinoxate during breast feeding its recommended to use safe alternatives.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) is a frequently used UV-filter in sunscreens and other cosmetics. Octinoxate can be systemically absorbed after skin application, being found in the deeper layers of the stratum corneum as well as urine, plasma, and breast milk. The mean maximum plasma concentration detected after application of 2mg/cm2 sunscreen was 7ng/mL in women and 16ng/mL in men. FDA study found blood levels 13 times above cutoff for systemic exposure.
Several studies indicated that OMC acts as an endocrine disruptor due to the ability to interfere with endocrine system at different levels. In humans OMC exposure has minor, but statistically significant effects on the levels of testosterone and estradiol. Moreover, some studies suggested that OMC can interact with the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis.
Moreover, a study of offspring of dams treated with OMC (500�1000 mg/kg/day) showed sex-dependent behavioral changes, namely decreased motor activity in females, but not in males, and improved spatial learning in males, suggesting that OMC can affect neuronal development, however the doses used in these experiments were extremely high, not relevant to possible human exposure.
Note: Study and data for tropical use onlyWarning: High dosage shall be avoided as reproductive system, thyroid and behavioral alterations in animal studies has been found, Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the OCTINOXATE passing orally in Infants.
Octisalate and Breastfeeding
Low RiskOctyl salicylate is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It does not protect against UVA. Octyl salicylate is used to augment the UVB protection in a sunscreen. Salicylates are weak UVB absorbers and they are generally used in combination with other UV filters
Octisalate rarely causes allergies in tropical usage. Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Octisalate during breast feeding however it is known to penetrate the skin hence it�s better to use other alternatives.
FDA study found blood levels 10 times above cutoff for systemic exposure, skin penetration in lab studies has been observed
Note: Study and data for tropical use onlyWarning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Octisalate passing orally in Infants.
I already used California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
We have already established that California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream is not a good idea however if have already used
My doctor has prescribed me California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream, what should I do?
If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream then there must be good reason for that as California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking
If I am using California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of California Aloe Oil Free Sun Block | Octinoxate, Octisalate Cream in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week