Since starting this blog I’ve become aware of this big controversy….Sunscreen!

Wow! I had no idea that mainstream “chemical-based” sunscreens could be so harmful to your health. Seems silly that I hadn’t looked into it sooner. I’ve coated my body with this popular brand stuff for many years! (I’m screwed)

Many believe that the chemicals in sunscreen are free radical generators (causing cancer) and gender-bending estrogenic chemicals (leading to serious problems in sexual development and adult sexual function).

Common sunscreen ingredients are suspected or known carcinogens and/or hormone disrupters, including diethanolamine, triethanolamine (DEA, TEA), padimate-o, octyl dimethyl PABA, benzophenone, oxybenzone, homosalate, octyl-methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), salicylates, and parabens.

Personally, I’ve switched to blue lizard zinc oxcide and Titanium Dioxide sunscreens out of Australia (yes, some of their products actually turn you blue in the sun). These mineral-based suncreens provide complete UVB/UVA protection, have anti-inflammatory properties, and are considered a safe sunscreen ingredient. This type of sunscreen also reflects/blocks the UV radiation! Sure, I may have a bit of a white or blue tone to my skin this summer due to this fine new zinc concoction I’m slathering on, but I’m fine with it. As long as my wife still loves me and my kids are making fun of me it’s all good.

You can easily google this topic to learn more about it, but here are a few places to start:
CDC: Americans Carry Body Burden of Toxic Sunscreen Chemical
Skinbiology.com

The good Stuff:

Now, go have some fun in the sun!