I guess it stands to reason that the stuff we slather all over our skin for protection from the sun can also cause trouble. We scrutinize everything else we ingest or expose ourselves to - why not sun screen?
Good, a blog/web magazine I enjoy, just posted about the toxicity of different kinds of sun screen. They cite a new study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). I'm not sure just how credible EWG really is, nor do I know if they are affiliated with any of the companies they rank. However, it sure seems like the best of the best is Badger.
I picked some up today and learned that since this report hit the web, Badger products have been flying out the door faster than they can stock them. If the sun screen works well on its own, I'll try the combination bug and sun screen. This has the potential to make summer bearable.
As an aside: there's an ongoing debate about whether organic foods really make any difference in your health. I don't care - it makes me feel better to know there weren't extra chemicals added. Same thing with bug balm and sun screen - I won't hesitate to rub some Badger on our baby.
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