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Sunscreen Report: Still Not Strong Enough to Protect Against Aging, Cancer
Following up on a recent post, the Environmental Working Group reports that 70 percent of sunscreens offered for the 2009 summer season contain strong UVA filters, compared to just 29 percent in 2008.
That’s SPF with a smile.
Here are some brands reformulated and getting lots of love and props from EWG, one of the all-time great consumer advocacy groups: Solbar, Zia Natural Skincare, Nivea, L'Oreal and Hawaiian Tropic. Even so, all of these brands still have room for more protection of our skin
And it’s more than tans or sunburns. The skin is the body’s largest organ and affects health much more than most of us realize.
More good news in 2009: 19 percent fewer sunscreens contains oxybenzone, an active ingredient that disrupts the hormone system.
But EWG still says three of every five sunscreen products still fail to fully protect the skin or contain hazardous chemicals or, double whammy, both. Many products now have UVB protection to stave off sunburn. There are more UVA filters in products, too, helping to curb premature aging and cancer. But the Environmental Working Group report says UVA content remains too low to provide complete protection.
Bottom line: The sun can still scorch your wellness. Your best guide is your watch, keeping track of how long you and loved ones are in the sun. Next best: Perfecting your instincts to find shade everywhere you go.
Bob Condor blogs for Alternative Health Journal every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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( Melanoma) . Helioplex sunscreen at \"kiwi drug\" is the latest in skincare protection She avoids outdoors everyday. Thank goodness there is a pill she can take when she forgets to apply her sunscreen.
thanks
SunAWARE Mom