Far from protecting the skin, sunscreens are proving to be potential health hazards, causing skin cancer, because of their toxic ingredients that permeate the skin. This post from Wake Up World delves into the health impacts of chemical and mineral sunscreens and discusses natural ways to avoid sun damage. It has long been known that sunscreen products are detrimental to our ... Continue Reading
The Scientific Breakdown on Safe Sunscreen
If you think the benefits of wearing sunscreens outweigh the risks, think again. Scientific studies reveal the dangers of sunscreens to health and environment. This post from Real Farmacy delves into the risks of sunscreen exposure vs. sun exposure as highlighted by scientific studies. According to a June 2014 article featured in The Independent (UK), a major study conducted ... Continue Reading
Safe Sunning: How to Choose a Safer Sunscreen
Do you dutifully apply sunscreen on all of your exposed skin every time you go out in the sun? There are a few reasons why this widely circulated advice is counter to reason, one of which is the sunscreen itself. Do you dutifully apply sunscreen on all of your exposed skin every time you go out in the sun? There are a few reasons why this widely circulated advice is counter to ... Continue Reading
Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
(BeWellBuzz) During summer most of us will slather our bodies with a sun protection cream and hit the outdoors. Be it sunbathing beside a pool or hanging out on the beach, staying out in the sun is the preferred option during this time. However, from this summer onwards, we must ensure that we select our sunscreen carefully. Why? According to the experts, conventional ... Continue Reading