I am a stickler for suncreen. Having lived in Asia & Australia, I was always in the sun. As a kid my Mum used to hassle me all the time to get slathered in suncreen — I had milky white skin & freckles. I always had to wear a hat & a shirt, and that is still a must.
20 mins of sun a day is actually good for most of us — it produces vitamin D. I always feel great after a bit of sun on myself. The D is said to protect us from some cancers.The only trouble with conventional sunscreens is they contain a cocktail of toxins like Methyl Benzyliden, camphor, parabens, oxybenzone etc etc.
These are just a few of the chemicals that in tests on animals shows accumulation in breast milk & to have an effect on the hormonal system. Remember — our skin is so permiable so please be careful what you put on it. It is our largest organ so what goes on it lands up in our internal system very quickly.
Petroleum products are regulated in the food industry, but not in cosmetics, so always check the ingredients list. Also when you are out in the sun be careful about wearing perfumes & lotions with scent — it can lead to blotchy, itchy skin.
If you are trying to help previous sun damage, anti oxidant supplements like green tea and vitamins E & C are proven to inhibit sun damage, reduce inflammation, and help to make sunscreens more effective.
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