CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunology® Natural Sun Protection, a new sunscreen line containing only FDA-approved active ingredients, derived from natural sources, has just been named a "Top Beach & Sport Sunscreen" in the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 6th Annual Skin Deep® Sunscreen Guide which was released May 15, 2012.
The EWG's Annual Skin Deep® Sunscreen Guide rates 257 brands and more than 1,800 products for sun protection, and includes sunscreens, lip balms, moisturizers and makeup with SPF. The ratings are calculated to indicate the relative level of health concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in each of the products submitted to the database – not the product itself – as compared to other product formulations.
Of the 800 beach and sport sunscreen products listed in the database, Sunology® products ranked within the top 8%.
The EWG guide ranks each sunscreen based on the following criteria:
- UVB Protection (SPF): Rates the sunscreen's sunburn protection as indicated by the labeled SPF.
- UVA Protection: Rates the sunscreen's effectiveness in protecting against UVA rays, which hasten skin aging and cause pre-cancerous skin damages.
- UVA/UVB Balance: Sunscreens ideally block a similar amount of UVA and UVB rays. Otherwise, they allow skin damage while preventing sunburn.
- Sunscreen Stability: Rates the degree to which the sunscreen breaks down on sun-exposed skin.
- Health Concern: This ranking reflects the combined hazard of all product ingredients. Actual health risks from product use, if any, will depend on amounts of the ingredients that absorb into the body and individual vulnerability to health problems.
"It's an honor to be recognized as one of the Top Beach & Sport Sunscreens on the market by such a reputable, influential organization as the EWG," said Richard Doermer, Founder of McNabb Nutraceuticals, LLC. and the Sunology® sunscreen product line. "This kind of positive response to the formulation of our products really speaks volumes about the natural quality of our sunscreens; something we hope will resonate and raise awareness with consumers. Sunology®'s UV MicroReflexion™ is an effective and positive alternative to chemical-based sunscreens. Sunology® does not use chemicals as active ingredients to reflect the sun's harmful rays. So, no chemicals can absorb into the dermis and potentially create free radical formation. Because Sunology® is concentrated and has no water, it offers maximum 50 SPF with natural vitamins and antioxidants in its formulation."
To access the full list of the top sunscreens in this year's EWG Skin Deep® Sunscreen Guide, please visit http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/. For more information on Sunology® and the benefits of its natural sunscreen line, please visit www.sunology.com.
About Sunology®
Sunology® is a healthy alternative sunscreen line that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection using only active ingredients derived from nature. Sunology® Natural Sun Protection Products are free of man-made active sunscreen ingredients; they are natural alternatives that preserve, protect and rejuvenate the skin's sensitivity to the harmful effects of the sun. Sunology®'s active ingredients are derived only from natural sources and, in addition protect from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays, produce younger-looking skin with a distinct combination of FSG Complex™, UV Micro Reflexion™ Technology and Vita Oléfera™ ingredients. Sunology® formulas are water-free, and contain 75% emollients and moisturizers to produce the ultimate, beneficial potential in nurturing, revitalizing and protecting the skin. Sunology® products are researched, developed and manufactured by McNabb Nutraceuticals, LLC. Follow updates from Sunology® on the web at www.Sunology.com, www.facebook.com/sunologysunblock, www.www.twitter.com/sunology and www.youtube.com/SunologySunblock.
About McNabb Nutraceuticals, LLC.
McNabb Nutraceutical's research and development staff share over 95 years of skin care/sunblock career experience. All products are proprietary with their active ingredients derived from natural sources. All product pipelines include sunscreen formulations designed to benefit people of all ages.
For more information, contact:
Murphy Knott Public Relations, Inc.
(312) 867-9177
This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com
http://www.cisionwire.com/murphy-knott-public-relations--inc-/r/sunology--all-natural-sun-protection-named-among--top-beach-and-sport-sunscreens--in-ewg-s-6th-annua,c9261486
The following pictures are available for download:
| [Image] | Sunology logo |
| [Image] | Sunology Lotion for Body |