Zinc Oxide Sunscreen

Sunscreens That Meet Environmental Guidelines

I’m sure you are aware that sunscreens are one of the simplest preventative medical steps you can take to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. As the amount of ultraviolet radiation from the sun increases, the potential damage to your skin also increases. UV radiation causes wrinkles and increases the signs of aging. Repeated prolonged exposure can lead to developing various types of skin cancer.

However, new studies suggest that we have to be care of the certain chemicals in sunscreens have been linked to hormonal problems in children and adults when used over prolonged periods. And, the way some of them are formulated, that don’t protect us from sun damage or worse may even promote cancer.

For example, many sunscreens contain vitamin A (rentinyl palmitate) which when exposed to the sun can cause more skin damage. Other products use sprays and pumps, which also contain possibly toxic chemicals.

Zinc Sunscreen

Minerals like titanium dioxide and especially zinc oxide have been found to be one of the most effective sunblocks, as well as the only topical applications approved as a protection for infants under the age of 6 months.

Three factors should be considered as the top of the list when choosing a Zinc oxide sunscreen for yourself or your family members who have sensitive skin. The two types of UV radiation, A and B, both need to be blocked.

Being water resistant is a large factor, even when a person is not swimming. Sweat easily washes away sunblock applications, so buy enough to reapply as necessary.

The majority of chemical free products are water based, so evaporation is also a factor in how long each application will last. Last, but not least, on the list is the protective factor itself. This is measured in “SPF” or Sun Protection Factor.

A level of 15 is fine for a casual day of walking around, but levels of 30 and higher are recommended for beach and poolside use.

Your skin is the largest single organ of your body, and Zinc oxide sunscreen may be one good helpmate to protecting it. Skin also represents your primary defense against disease and damage. Taking care of it is more than just keeping it clean.

While the sun is one of the parts of summer that you can have too much of, you need to protect your self all year round....not just during the summer months.

With a good chemical free sun block that wont' damage or irritate the skin, you can enjoy going out doors all year round without undue worry.

Chemical Free Sunscreen

Resources: Enviormental Working Group