{"id":577936,"date":"2010-05-25T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2010-05-25T17:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/green.yahoo.com\/blog\/the_conscious_consumer\/135\/12-safe-and-effective-sunscreens.html"},"modified":"2010-05-25T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2010-05-25T17:08:28","slug":"12-safe-and-effective-sunscreens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/577936","title":{"rendered":"12 safe and effective sunscreens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"image\" style=\"float:right;padding-left:8px;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"woman using sunscreen\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/a323.yahoofs.com\/ymg\/the_conscious_consumer\/the_conscious_consumer-118808181-1274807211.jpg?ymreZMDDCXdLpsdj\" width=\"163\"\/><br \/>\n<br \/><em>(Photo: Jupiter)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking for a sunscreen that effectively protects your skin<br \/>\nfrom the sun and doesn&#8217;t contain harmful chemicals? It&#8217;s not easy to find one,<br \/>\naccording to Environmental Working Group&#8217;s (EWG) newly released <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/\">2010 sunscreen guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The research and advocacy group recommends only 39 (eight<br \/>\npercent) of the 500 beach and sport sunscreens it assessed. Why? EWG says many<br \/>\nsunscreens do not adequately protect your skin from both UVA (which causes<br \/>\npremature aging, skin cancer, and other skin damage) and UVB (which causes<br \/>\nsunburn) rays. Plus, several products contain questionable chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, some of the healthiest sunscreens on the<br \/>\nstore shelves can be expensive so it&#8217;s worth it to shop around for deals. Below<br \/>\nare the most affordable products that earned the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/best-beach-sport-sunscreens\/\">EWG stamp<br \/>\nof approval<\/a> (calculated based on price per ounce):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.purpleprairie.com\/results.php?prod_group=SunScreen\">Purple<br \/>\nPrairie Botanicals, SunStuff, SPF 30 or SPF 15<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0016BK2LE?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">All Terrain,<br \/>\nAquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/30208737-all-terrain-sunblock-kidsport-spf-30-3-oz\/\">All<br \/>\nTerrain, KidSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iherb.com\/All-Terrain-TerraSport-Performance-Sunscreen-SPF-30-3-0-fl-oz-90-ml\/4285\">All<br \/>\nTerrain, TerraSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0017QNP1W?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">Carribean<br \/>\nSolutions, Kid Kare, SPF 25<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001DJDPZY?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">, Caribbean<br \/>\nSolutions, Biodegradable Sunscreen, SPF 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001B3RFKI?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">Desert Essence, Age<br \/>\nReversal Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B002TPYFG4?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">Episencial, Sunny<br \/>\nSunscreen, SPF 35<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0012S8HMM?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">Estion, Sunscreen<br \/>\nwith Zinc, SPF 38<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beautyencounter.com\/078522007005.html\">Jason Natural<br \/>\nCosmetics, Earth&#8217;s Best: Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.supplementwarehouse.com\/viewitem.asp?idproduct=150417&#038;pxc=4&#038;sh=4\">Jason<br \/>\nNatural Cosmetics, Sunbrellas: Chemical-Free Sunblock, SPF 30+<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000TBZ8YS?tag=tk004-20\">Jason Natural<br \/>\nCosmetics, Sunbrellas: Mineral-Based Physical Sunblock, SPF 30+<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000FCY95A?tag=wwwewgorg-20\">Vanicream,<br \/>\nSunscreen Sport, SPF 35<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The easiest way to find sunscreens that are safe and<br \/>\neffective is to use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/finding-the-best-sunscreens\/?ptype=sunscreen\">EWG&#8217;s<br \/>\ndatabase<\/a>, which has ratings on over 1,400 products from lotions and sprays<br \/>\nto lip balms, moisturizers, and makeup with sun protection.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some shopping tips for those who prefer to do their<br \/>\nown homework: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li>\nHigher SPF (sun protection factor) products are not<br \/>\nnecessarily best. In fact, the FDA says <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/full-report\/high-spf-and-other-misleading-claims\/\">these<br \/>\nnumbers can be misleading<\/a>. It is important to remember that the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/sunscreen\/sn00044\">SPF is based solely<br \/>\non UVB protection<\/a> so that indicates protection against sunburn-causing rays,<br \/>\nbut has nothing to do with skin-damaging (UVA) rays. There&#8217;s concern that high<br \/>\nSPF products may give people a false sense of security and encourage people<br \/>\nto stay out in the sun for too long without reapplying sunscreen. EWG recommends sticking to SPF 15 to<br \/>\n50-plus.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>\nLook for sunscreens with zinc, titanium dioxide,<br \/>\navobenzene, or Mexoryl SX for the best UVA protection available in the U.S. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>\nEWG recommends avoiding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/full-report\/nanomaterials-and-hormone-disruptors-in-sunscreens\/\">oxybenzone<\/a><br \/>\nand <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/full-report\/new-fda-study-sunscreen-additive-may-speed-cancer-growth\/\">vitamin<br \/>\nA<\/a> (retinyl palmitate) because of potential health concerns. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>\nChoose lotions over sprays and powders, which fill the<br \/>\nair with tiny chemicals that may not be safe to breathe in. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>\nAvoid sunscreens that have added insect repellants.<br \/>\nYou&#8217;re supposed to apply sunscreen liberally and often because chemicals wash<br \/>\noff and break down in the sun. In fact, many people do not use enough<br \/>\nsunscreen to get adequate protection. Use <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/full-report\/high-spf-and-other-misleading-claims\/\">one<br \/>\nounce (enough to fill a shot glass)<\/a> and reapply at least every two hours.<br \/>\nInsect repellants, on the other hand, should be used sparingly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not rely solely on sunscreen for sun protection. EWG<br \/>\npoints out that there is &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/full-report\/health-agencies-question-sunscreen-efficacy\/\">no<br \/>\nconsensus that sunscreen use alone prevents skin cancer<\/a>.&#8221; It should be used<br \/>\nas one part of your strategy. <\/p>\n<p>What else should you do? Limit your time outside in the<br \/>\nmiddle of the day when the sun&#8217;s rays are most intense and spend as much time<br \/>\nin the shade as you can. Cover up with tightly woven clothing (you can even buy<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/sun-protective-clothing\/AN01975\">sun-protective<br \/>\napparel<\/a>), a hat, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/uv-protection\/AN00832\">sunglasses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to remember that getting some sun has<br \/>\nhealth benefits. Sunshine is your body&#8217;s main source of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/are-you-getting-enough-vitamin-d\">vitamin D<\/a>, an<br \/>\nessential nutrient that many of us don&#8217;t get enough of. Sunscreen can<br \/>\ninhibit your body&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/2010sunscreen\/full-report\/getting-enough-vitamin-d\/\">ability to produce vitamin D<\/a>. Talk to your doctor about testing your levels and about how<br \/>\nto get more if you need it. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>Environmental journalist Lori Bongiorno shares green-living tips and product reviews with Yahoo! Green&#8217;s users. Send Lori a <a href=\"http:\/\/help.yahoo.com\/l\/us\/yahoo\/green\/forms\/consciousconsumerblog.html\">question or suggestion<\/a> for potential use in a future column. Her book,<\/em> Green Greener Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-smart Choices a Part of Your Life <em>is available on <a href=\"http:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/p:Green%2C%20Greener%2C%20Greenest%3A%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Making%20Eco-Smart%20Choices%20a%20Part%20of%20Your%20Life:3005209514;_ylt=AsLkIJyzfMD4G3Gl2OYYt_gbFt0A?clink=dmps\/lori_bongiorno\/ctx=mid:1,pid:3005209514,pdid:1,pos:1,spc:14489115,date:20081009,srch:kw,x:\">Yahoo! Shopping<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Green-Greener-Greenest-Practical-Eco-Smart\/dp\/0399534032\/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&#038;s=books&#038;qid=1228865081&#038;sr=8-1\">Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out Yahoo! Green on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/YahooGreen\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yahoogreen\"> Facebook<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo: Jupiter) Looking for a sunscreen that effectively protects your skin from the sun and doesn&#8217;t contain harmful chemicals? It&#8217;s not easy to find one, according to Environmental Working Group&#8217;s (EWG) newly released 2010 sunscreen guide. The research and advocacy group recommends only 39 (eight percent) of the 500 beach and sport sunscreens it assessed. 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