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Most people choose suncreen based on the SPF number...which refers to how much longer you can be in the sun before you burn.
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21 Comments on The Dangerous Truth About Sun Protection - Which Sunscreens Are Safe?
Very helpful information. Thank you for sharing, Sharon.
Tatyana
Good morning Sharon. Who knew you were the scientific type? Not me. Anyway, great information and I appreciate the share.
Good morning Sharon,
Wow,,great information for all of us! Thanks for your taking the time to educate us!!
Hi Sharon, great info and I suggested because these scorching days seem relentless and you say it loud and clear!!!
Lenn: I totally agree....clothing and shade are the best defense. We use too many products on our bodies that are full of chemicals and avoiding them is something we should do whenever possible.
Josh: Thank you for reblogging....glad you found the post share worthy!
Tatyana: I'm glad you found it helpful!
Sheila: Not at all the scientific type, but I am health conscious. The majority of sun products on the market shouldn't be on the shelves! What angers me the most are the products marketed for babies and children that are not protecting and have harmful chemicals in them. Mothers need to know exactly which products are safe for their children. We shouldn't have to do research before buying, we should be able to trust the products sold.
Dorie: You are welcome, but as I already said....we shouldn't have to research our products, they should be safe.
Joanna: Thank you! It's surprising to me just how many people don't seem to take sun protection seriously.
Sharon,
Timely advice on your part, and thank for sharing this with us. It is amazing how many people pay no attention to sun protection. A
Alexandra: Happy to share it....hope it helps save someone from cancer.
Sharon- I never leave the house without some kind of protection. And when we do go to the beach you will find me under the umbrella!
Sharon this information is more and more valuable. Timely too!
Sharon, this is a lecture we all need every year! My husband damaged his skin on business trips to Mexico and the Caribbean. Now he wears hats and long sleeves no matter how hot it is outside.
Kathy: I have no choice but to sit under an umbrella....I've developed quite an intolerance for the sun the past few years. I used to sit in direct sun for the entire day when I was younger. If only I knew then what I know now....
Al & Peggy: People need to be more aware of the dangers that products we use present to our health. It's sad that we can't trust the manufacturers, but we can't.
Janice: It's not until we know someone who ends up with skin cancer that most of us wake up...as a society we are much more about dealing with health after the fact, rather than prevention.
Sharon, I am Portuguese, we come with our own built in sunscreen ............. LOL
Great info :)
Sharon: Good post and I hope you repost this every year. One summer my mother got the worst sun burn I have ever seen. She was on some type of medication (I cannot remember what). I advise people taking medication to read about it BEFORE they spend time in the sun. I am sure even sun screen would not have prevented that burn.
George: My husband is Italian and feels the same way you do...I'm not sure either of you are immune to the dangers....be careful!
Valerie: I've been on meds that warned about sun exposure....it's very important to read the label when given a new med. The worst burn I've ever gotten was when I had sun poisoning on a trip to Jamaica years ago when I was young and sun foolish!
Sharon, this is a good post. I have learned over the years to simply avoid the sun and when I can't I make sure I use a sunscreen with Titanium Dioxide and or zinc oxide. Fortunately most of the ones in health food type stores meet the requirements that you post about.
Charles: I've developed an intolerance for the sun and have to avoid it too. Sunscreen is my protection when I know I'll be unable to avoid the sun and have no other choice. Health food stores are a great place to shop for sunscreen.