Beware Toxic Sunscreen
"A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that 97% of Americans are contaminated with a widely-used sunscreen ingredient called oxybenzone that has been linked to allergies, hormone disruption, and cell damage. A companion study published just one day earlier revealed that this chemical is linked to low birth weight in baby girls whose mothers are exposed during pregnancy. Oxybenzone is also a penetration enhancer, a chemical that helps other chemicals penetrate the skin."
So, what should you do? Avoid Oxybenzone of course. For children, Safe 'n Healthy sells TruKid brand sunscreen, which is oxybenzone free. For adults I recommend Aubrey Organics and Dr. Hauschka.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
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