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How can I go green with sunblock?
It's important to keep our largest organ, the skin, healthy and vital. Summer
time reminds us to take especially good care of our skin. Since the skin acts as
a barrier against the harshest conditions, it's important to use the right
sunblock to protect it from the Sun. Another reason to use a green sunblock is
the skin actually absorbs whatever you put on it and goes right into the body.
How does SPF work?
The Sun omits two rays; UVA and UVB. The UVA rays are related to skin damaging
effects like the breakdown of collagen. UVB rays are the ones that relate to
burning and redness from the Sun. Because of this, most sunblocks protect
against UVB and not UVA.
What sunblocks are the safest, and least chemically based?
To find a sunblock that totally protects against both UVA and UVB, look for
sunblocks that are mineral based. To totally protect your skin, look for active
ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. For a list of the best to
worst sunscreens, go to http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?sunscreens=1&best=1.
For example, California Baby's no fragrance sunblock stick with SPF30 has the
lowest rating and scores, making it one of the safer sunblocks on the market.
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