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[-] ShadowAether@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Largely by avoiding waterproof or water resistant skincare products such as sunscreen and makeup. Also avoid using nonstick cookware.

[-] Scientician@waveform.social 15 points 1 year ago

But I need sunscreen or my stupid Irish skin will turn into a big lump of cancer anyway.

[-] indepndnt@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

I think the key there was "water resistant", suggesting the substance is used in the additives to make it resist getting rinsed off.

[-] ShadowAether@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

It's not a required ingredient for sunscreen to work, it's just to make it more water resistant (it stays on your skin longer) so those chemicals are typically used in sunscreen that's marked for water/sports applications. You can buy PFAS free sunscreen too

[-] someguy3@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Use the ThinkSport brand.

[-] fubo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Also non-stick pans, flame-retardant fabrics, ...

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