What can I do to reduce my risk of getting skin cancer? First of all - adjust your attitude about sun exposure :) -Do not use sunscreen to be longer in the sun -Cover up! Hats, shirts and sunglasses are the best protection. -Avoid sunburn! -Do not use a tanning bed or sun bath for hours. -Protect your kids! Early life sunburns are worse-so keep little ones out of the hot sun. -Pick a non-toxic sunscreen with strong UVA protection. -Eat fresh whole organic foods from the earth. Fruits and vegetables nourish and protect every cell in your body! Sunscreen Tips: Are sprays really the dream come true? They may pose serious inhalation risks and may not fully cover skin. No super-high SPFs (above 50+). Products with high SPF provide little additional skin protection and may create a misperception and misuse for the consumer. No vitamin A (retinyl palmitate). Vitamin A is known for its anti-aging effects on skin. But retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A added to almost 1 in 4 SPF-rated sunscreens, makeups and moisturizers, could speed development of tumors and lesions on sun-exposed skin according to a government study. No oxybenzone. Very often used in sunscreens, oxybenzone penetrates the skin and gets into the bloodstream and acts like estrogen in the body. It can trigger allergic reactions. Studies have found links between oxybenzone and health issues. Nearly 50% of all beach and sport sunscreens contain oxybenzone. Most important: Clean non-toxic sunscreens all contain either titanium dioxide or zinc oxide or both. They are the safest option if you need to wear sunscreen. Here a list of sunscreens which have a good score: Aubrey Organics SPF 30 Kiss my face kids sun stick SPF 30 Badger Body & Face SPF 30 Enjoy the beautiful Summit County summer!!!
Posted on: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:49:17 +0000
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