Summer = Sunscreen
When summer hits in Minnesota it is instinct to grab the sunscreen and run to the water! All sunscreens are not created equal, so take a minute to read the labels. Download the app created by the Environmental Working Group for healthy living, EWG, scan the UPC on the sunscreen bottle the app will give you a rating on the product, 1 is the best rating and 10 is the worst. This app works great for other products too!
You can visit Ewg.org to see the EWG’s 2018 Guide to Safer Sunscreens.
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/
Why care at all? Over 96% of the US population has Oxybenzone in their body. Oxybenzone is a popular ingredient in poorly rated sunscreens and a known endocrine disruptor in men and women.
Top Safe Sunscreens
- Badger Sunscreen Cream, Unscented SPF 30
- TruKid Sunny Days Sport Sunscreen, SPF 30
- Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Lotion Sunscreen, Sensitive Skin SPF 50
- Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- Raw Elements USA Face Body Tin or lotion , SPF 30
If you would rather avoid any sunscreen use you can choose to:
- Enjoy the early morning sun
- Wear hats or sun shirts
- Use plain zinc oxide
- Make your own sunscreen
Summer is short in Minnesota get out and enjoy the sun!
