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How to Avoid Toxins in Your Sunscreen

We know that lathering up in sunscreen is helpful in the sun but do we really realize the exact importance of it ?. I actually never allow myself to go out with less than 30 SPF layered on my skin in sunny day. I even trust sun block more than hat and umbrella. When summer is coming, people need to get aware of which kind of sunscreen they need. Different type of skin needs different sunscreen. But in fact certain toxins do exist in sunscreen.

According to the study, only 14 percent of 1,232 products analyzed can meet EWG’s criteria for safety and effectiveness. The problem is that many products lack UVA protection, the crucial thing in sunscreen. In fact 8 percent of sunscreens with high SPF ( at least 30) protect only from sunburn (UVB radiation) but not UVA. Certain sun rays is beneficial to our health but excessive rays will cause skin damage and aging, immune system problems and even potentially skin cancer.

Here some highlights may help you to deal with your skin problems.

Avoid spray or powder suntan lotions with nano-scale zinc oxide. Definitely micronized and nano-scale zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in sunscreen can provide great UVA protection. The reality is these ingredients can not penetrate healthy skin but powder and spray products will be inhaled. The problem is that you will easily inhale these small particles which can potentially damage your lungs. Very few people can realize it. Now experts are not able to make sure the extent of damage caused by nano-scale oxide but in Europe many places is currently phasing out its use.

Avoid oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is kind of ingredient widely utilized in sunscreen due to its high absorption through skin. High rates of allergic reactions actually reflects hormone disruption. Some experts indicate that we should have more concern about oxybenzone. Some animal studies have found this kind of ingredient has weak estrogenic effects in fish. What experts worry about this same condition will happen in human body according to EWG. The severer result many people believe is that oxybenzone has much possibility to cause endocrine disruption, cell damage and cancer..

The sunscreen has at least 7 percent zinc oxide to replace oxybenzone. Zinc oxide is complicated stuff . It can reflect and blocks UV rays but it’s not so easy to absorbed into the system as some other active ingredients. It always remains on the surface of your skin. So zinc oxide is ideal thing for skin protection without seeping into it. It is the best ingredient replacing oxybenzone in sun block.

Avoid fragrance. When choosing cosmetic products, please avoid fragrance unless the fragrance is plant based. Companies are not required to add any of toxic chemicals that fragrance mixture could contain. Phthalates is contained into artificial fragrances. It can also trigger allergic reactions and other health problems. So just be careful to these harmful ingredients potentially hidden in sunscreen.

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