The search for a relatively toxin-free and vegan sunscreen was a difficult one, and one that I've explained in previous posts. The question, however, is whether or not sunscreen is a must at all!!
I have noticed that since adopting a healthier diet and lifestyle, my fairskinned burnsure body has been surprisingly free of sunburn. I didn't think much about it until this article was brought to my attention by another blogger.
It raises some very good points against the use of sunscreen. I'm not advocating limitless and careless sun exposure here, but some direct exposure, an awareness of your body, a healthy diet, adequate water, and a hat can work wonders. I know many people (family included) who suffered from cancerous spots and other types of dermatitis because of excess sun exposure in youth. So it is certainly important to use caution. BUT, with the array of toxins, chemicals, synthetics, and other hard to pronounce icky things contaminating sunscreen bottles, I'd say a little UV couldn't be that bad.
Do some research for yourself. Think about it. Listen to your body. Sunlight is a vital, vital ingredient to life. All living things use it readily. Why should we block out certain parts of it? Won't this affect our health?
Again, mull it over. Use caution and common sense. And weigh the issues at hand.
*As a side, the article I referenced here recommends Cod Liver Oil supplements- be cautious as this can contain mercury and other toxins commonly found in seafood. You can find oil extracted from the algae eaten by Cod and other fish, which has the same positive health benefits.
