http://greenbabyguide.com/2009/06/30/safer-greener-sunscreens-for-babies-and-kids-and-adults/ Earth Friendly, Budget Friendly Wed, 23 May 2012 04:30:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://greenbabyguide.com/2009/06/30/safer-greener-sunscreens-for-babies-and-kids-and-adults/comment-page-1/#comment-7549 sally figwort Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:21:00 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=3081#comment-7549 Environmental Working Group's list is the best I've found. Thanks for highlighting this issue. Environmental Working Group’s list is the best I’ve found. Thanks for highlighting this issue.

]]> http://greenbabyguide.com/2009/06/30/safer-greener-sunscreens-for-babies-and-kids-and-adults/comment-page-1/#comment-3152 Carolyn Fromm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:49:37 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=3081#comment-3152 I work with Keys Soap and just wanted to thank you for "Safer, Greener Sunscreens" post. Also, some of your readers might be interested in an article that Keys co-founder and melanoma survivor Wendy Steele wrote about sun protection on her blog, at: http://keys-soap.com/keysblog/?p=171 It includes a variety of tips, information and resources for those wanting to learn more about the best possible chemical-free strategies for skin protection and melonoma prevention. I work with Keys Soap and just wanted to thank you for “Safer, Greener Sunscreens” post. Also, some of your readers might be interested in an article that Keys co-founder and melanoma survivor Wendy Steele wrote about sun protection on her blog, at:
http://keys-soap.com/keysblog/?p=171
It includes a variety of tips, information and resources for those wanting to learn more about the best possible chemical-free strategies for skin protection and melonoma prevention.

]]> http://greenbabyguide.com/2009/06/30/safer-greener-sunscreens-for-babies-and-kids-and-adults/comment-page-1/#comment-3115 Kate Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:37:10 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=3081#comment-3115 Thank you! This was my research project for this coming weekend -- to go out and find better sunscreen for my toddler and myself. Thank you! This was my research project for this coming weekend — to go out and find better sunscreen for my toddler and myself.

]]> http://greenbabyguide.com/2009/06/30/safer-greener-sunscreens-for-babies-and-kids-and-adults/comment-page-1/#comment-3114 Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:11:26 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=3081#comment-3114 I have read that coconut oil is a possible sunscreen, and would be totally natural. ?? Tried it on white-skinned husband,and he didn't burn, but maybe he wouldn't have anyway. I have read that coconut oil is a possible sunscreen, and would be totally natural. ?? Tried it on white-skinned husband,and he didn’t burn, but maybe he wouldn’t have anyway.

]]> http://greenbabyguide.com/2009/06/30/safer-greener-sunscreens-for-babies-and-kids-and-adults/comment-page-1/#comment-3113 Eileen Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:29:44 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=3081#comment-3113 Being very fair (always burn, never tan) and having an extensive family history of skin cancer, I have read up on the sunscreens quite a bit. I don't know the ingredients on those and don't recognize the brands but I believe the ingredients to look for for very safe, full-spectrum protection are titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. The fewer ingredients the better. Avo-benzone is super popular right now, but it is still a chemical while the titanium and zinc actually physically block the sun. And yes they tend to take longer to rub in and can feel a little greasy, but I actually prefer the way they feel because my skin is so sensitive to the chemicals in other types. So if you are trying to save money, there are some cheap-o zinc oxides out there and that's all you need. Being very fair (always burn, never tan) and having an extensive family history of skin cancer, I have read up on the sunscreens quite a bit. I don’t know the ingredients on those and don’t recognize the brands but I believe the ingredients to look for for very safe, full-spectrum protection are titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. The fewer ingredients the better. Avo-benzone is super popular right now, but it is still a chemical while the titanium and zinc actually physically block the sun. And yes they tend to take longer to rub in and can feel a little greasy, but I actually prefer the way they feel because my skin is so sensitive to the chemicals in other types. So if you are trying to save money, there are some cheap-o zinc oxides out there and that’s all you need.

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