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Jul
20
2010

Check your Sunscreen!

Filed in: Products & Services, Shopping

Many sunscreens contain products like oxybenzone – a known hormone disruptor – and retinyl palmitate, which may become carcinogenic when exposed to sunlight. New research regarding many ingredients found in personal care products, including sunscreens, suggests we must be more prudent with what we lather on our skin. This isn’t to say we should not wear sunscreen but rather we should choose safer sunscreens. The Environmental Working Group has a terrific website dedicated to helping people find effective and safe sunscreens. Search your current sunscreen and if it contains suspect ingredients, choose a healthier alternative!

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