Sunscreen Absorbs Into Bloodstream–Safety Concerns?

This could actually be a very long post, but I know most of us are too busy to read long blogs. So, I’ll cut to the points (check out this article, too):

  1. Excessive sun exposure causes skin cancer.
  2. Safety studies have never been completed on sunscreens.
  3. New research shows that active ingredients DO reach our blood stream within hours AND persist in the body at least 3 days after application.
  4. We don’t know if these chemicals are safe or not.
  5. Our babies and children get a much higher “dose” per application than adults (due to their higher surface to volume ratio).
  6. Zinc and titanium dioxide are the only sunscreens that have been determined to be “safe and effective”.

My recommendation? Cover up with “sun-safe” clothing. Here is a link to why and how it works. And do get about 15 minutes of sun exposure daily to support your vitamin D levels!


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