Sunscreen

There is an ideal amount of sun exposure. Too little, and we don’t derive the health benefits of vitamin D. Plus, we risk looking anemic, pasty, and generally unwell.

Too much and we risk sunburn and skin cancer. Also not a good look. Especially the sunburn that leaves you with the raccoon eye appearance of sunglass use. But, back to my point.

The vast majority of sunscreen available in the US contains toxic chemicals, many of which are banned in Europe.

Sunscreen is unique among personal care products in that it is meant to remain on your skin for HOURS. Therefore looking for less toxic alternatives is critical.

Here is a list of sunscreens rated by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) as safe and effective:

Bare Republic SPF 50 Mineral Shimmer Sunscreen
Alba Botanica Facial Mineral Sunscreen, Fragrance-Free, SPF 20
All Good Sunstick, Unscented, SPF 30
Badger Sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60
CeraVe Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 45
SkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50
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Michael Frey, MD

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science

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Sunscreen

There is an ideal amount of sun exposure. Too little, and we don’t derive the health benefits of vitamin D. Plus, we risk looking anemic, pasty, and generally unwell.

Here is a list of sunscreens rated by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) as safe and effective:

Sunscreen

​There is an ideal amount of sun exposure. Too little, and we don’t derive the health benefits of vitamin D. Plus, we risk looking anemic, pasty, and generally unwell.

Here is a list of sunscreens rated by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) as safe and effective:

There is an ideal amount of sun exposure. Too little, and we don’t derive the health benefits of vitamin D. Plus, we risk looking anemic, pasty, and generally unwell.