Sunscreen

What a great global issue to have. What what to do about it?
This can be a very frustrating topic to have.
We are bombarded by all the advertisements of sunscreen and what to choose and most advertisement are enticing you to purchase their product via the use of sex and visual stimulation. How is that going to protect your skin against cancer?

NOT ONE BIT/IOTA

Jon Herring writes in his article SUNSCREEN: 21ST CENTURY SNAKE OIL

"ETR reader SR in New York recently wrote, 'I read that most sunscreens contain a chemical that acts like estrogen in the body. Could this be harmful? And should I avoid sunscreen? I'm heading to Florida in a few weeks and don't want to get burned.'
The answer is yes. Almost all commercial sunscreens contain not just one but several chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, that mimic the hormone estrogen. YOUR BEST HEALTH UNDER THE SUN, a book I wrote with Dr. Al Sears, highlights a Swiss study that fund five of these chemicals in commonly used sunscreens:
*Octyl-dimethyl-PABA (OD-PABA)
*Benzophenone-3 (Bp-3)
*Hormosalate (HMS)
*Octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC)
*4-methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC)

In laboratory testing, each one of these chemicals behaves like estrogen. And when they are combined, they can have a synergistic effect. In other words, two 'weak' xenoestrogens can produce a very strong response.

Not only does this disrupt the hormonal system, but these chemicals are known to stimulate tumor growth and the spread of cancer. (Not to mention a decline in male sperm count, early puberty, and feminine characteristics in men.) Ila "that sounds really sexy"

And don't think you're safe just because you don't 'ingest' these chemicals. Clinical studies show that they easily penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream.

Whenever possible, you should avoid using chemical sunscreen. Protect yourself from sunburn with clothing and shade. And when it is necessary to use sunscreen, look for a chemical-free product with zinc oxide as the active ingredient. (You can find several brands at health food stores.)

[Ed. Note: Now you know one danger of sunscreen. But does that mean you should skip the sun altogether? Absolutely not. Dr. Al Sears and Jon Herring reveal that amazing, life-saving benefits of sunshine in YOUR BEST HEALTH UNDER THE SUN.]

ila: Now my suggestions after that powerful incite around sunscreen.
*Coconut butter: not just great for protection against fighting sun damage that can create cancer. But also great for cooking and moisturizing your skin. http://www.aromaherbshow.com/index_058.htm
*Melaluka: Sunscreen cream. This is a private company that two summers in a row I did a test between coconut oil and melaluka suncream and the effects of burning on the skin. Now keep in mind that during this testing period I was exposed to the sun 4-5 hours a day five-six days a week.
What I personally discovered was that the melaluka suncream did not leave on tan line and I only applied it once in the day. And with the coconut butter. I did burn and yet it was a settle soft burn with minimal peeling involved.

Take a try and still keep your self covered with proper clothing. And Keep hydrated with water and electrolytes (coconut milk is great or advocare rehydrate).

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