Modern medicine has evolved so much so that sooner or later every breastfeeding mother needs to take it in one form or other. Medication that is present in mothers blood will transfer into her breast milk to some extent. Most drugs do so at low levels and pose no real risk to infants but then there are some exceptions. In This post will discuss whether Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion is safe in breast-feeding or not.
What is Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion ?
The sun may cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing and regular use of sunscreens over the years reduces the chance of these harmful effects. Helps prevent sunburn If used as directed with other sun protection measures, decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by sun
The sun may cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing and regular use of sunscreens over the years reduces the chance of these harmful effects. Helps prevent sunburn If used as directed with other sun protection measures, decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by sun
The sun may cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing and regular use of sunscreens over the years reduces the chance of these harmful effects. Helps prevent sunburn If used as directed with other sun protection measures, decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by sun
The sun may cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing and regular use of sunscreens over the years reduces the chance of these harmful effects. Helps prevent sunburn If used as directed with other sun protection measures, decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by sun
Purpose: Sunscreen
Micronized Zinc Oxide 10%..............Sunscreen Micronized Titanium Dioxide 6%..............Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Can I use Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion while breastfeeding?
Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide are the two main ingredients of Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion. Based on our individual analysis of Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide we can safely say that Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion has low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized the usage of Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide while breastfeeding, we recommend you to go through it for better understanding of your usage.
Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 1314-13-2
It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.
Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Titanium dioxide and Breastfeeding
Low RiskNot much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Titanium Dioxide during breast feeding but as there is no finding of Titanium Dioxide passing in breast milk its unlikely to cause any health issue for infant.
Some animal studies suggest that maternal exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles during pregnancy and lactation alters offspring hippocampal mRNA BAX and Bcl-2 levels, induces apoptosis and decreases neurogenesis. But dosage was significantly higher than daily possible exposure to humans.
Note: Study and data for tropical use only. Inhalation concerns in powder or spray products.
Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Titanium Dioxide passing orally in Infants. Titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Titanium dioxide can be drastically more harmful if used as powder or spray as risk of inhalation can increase significantly.

I am nursing mother and I have already used Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion, what should I do?
Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion so you should inform him based on your convenience.
My doctor has prescribed me Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion, what should I do?
Though Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.
If I am using Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Derma Soleil Mineral Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen | Titanium Dioxide,zinc Oxide Lotion 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