If you choose to use a chemical sunscreen, choose one with avobenzone as the primary active ingredient. ⚠️ Avobenzone is Okay Stuff, and the best of chemical sunscreen options. I encourage you to choose sunscreens that use only mineral ingredients (more on these below), but if you need an entirely clear option, you should know that not all chemical sunscreens are equally bad. Note: These days, almost all sunscreen is free of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), and so this once ubiquitous-and possibly carcinogenic-sunblock ingredient is no longer a concern. Still, add this potential risk to the risk of vitamin D deficiencies, and standard sun safety doesn’t feel so safe. Some researchers even suspect oxybenzone to be the hidden cause of the increase in melanoma, although most studies have found no such link. Is Sunscreen Toxic?Ĭonventional sunscreen is loaded with chemicals, including parabens, well-established carcinogens, and oxybenzone, an endocrine disruptor that may generate free radicals when exposed to ultraviolet light. But of course there are many times when we need to use sunscreen to prevent burns (or, in my case, to prevent aging skin!). I believe we should let our kids (and ourselves) experience small amounts of sunlight on our bare skin. The overzealous use of sunscreen on kids has likely contributed to the widespread vitamin D deficiencies we see in children - linked to cancer, depression, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and obesity. Videos These posts feature a video from our YouTube channel.By learning some simple label-reading skills, you can avoid toxins and make sure you’re using only the Good Stuff. Skincare & Haircare Your body-care, haircare, and cosmetics can be a major source of exposures to toxins.Here’s how to make sure you only buy the Good Stuff for your baby. Safer Baby Supplies Baby’s developing systems and small size means they are especially affected by the toxic burden of most conventional baby products. Recipes & Healthy Eating From packed lunches to snacks to easy desserts, here’s how to eat the Good Stuff way!.Products We Love When we find amazing non-toxic products, we want to share them!.Illness & Natural Remedies Here’s how to avoid and treat colds and flus the natural way.Wellness Our selection of natural, homeopathic wellness treatments are not only free of concerning chemicals, but are also the products that have worked for us.Toys, Games, Art A selection of toys, games, and art supplies that are free of toxic plastics and other chemicals.
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