tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post8222935280772848455..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: Should I Use Sunscreen?Betsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-83250318705419687842011-04-20T06:47:31.726-07:002011-04-20T06:47:31.726-07:00We got our Coolibar catalog (http://www.coolibar.c...We got our Coolibar catalog (http://www.coolibar.com/) yesterday, so I just wanted to mention that their UPF products are great for sun protection and they're from Australia, where they know a thing or two about keeping the sun's rays at bay! I'm not sure how eco-friendly the materials and manufacturing processes are, but the children's chlorine-resistant bucket hats save my children from getting burned in the California and Hawaii sun.<br /><br />The Outlaw MomThe Outlaw Momhttp://www.theoutlawmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-55913307254727816422011-04-13T16:40:41.451-07:002011-04-13T16:40:41.451-07:00I know that EWG very highly recommends Badger suns...I know that EWG very highly recommends Badger sunscreen, and I would be happy to try it. However, I have not found it to be widely available! I haven't even been able to buy it at my Whole Foods (I've looked, with my EWG list of recommended sunscreens in hand). I can attest to the fact that the Johnson & Johnson sunscreen I mention above goes on pasty white, which makes me believe there are no nanoparticles. While the ingredients may not be 100% ideal, they are passable for occasional use for me, and the sunscreen is widely available.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment!Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-73971989452310541192011-04-11T10:30:25.737-07:002011-04-11T10:30:25.737-07:00Hi Betsy,
Thanks for this great post. For your k...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />Thanks for this great post. For your knowledge, Badger makes a non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen that is in a base of certified organic ingredients. Though I'm sure the J&J sunscreen works well, have you peeked at the inactive ingredients? While they may get a decent score from the EWG, many of their ingredients raise red-flags, including "Aluminum Hydroxide" and "Alumina", both of which are suspected developmental toxins.<br /><br />Also, the EWG does not strictly regulate mineral listings, so there is no guarantee that the products do not contain nanoparticles. Most likely, if a mineral sunscreen applies clear (no white residue), it contains nanoparticles. Badgers average particle size is now 6,800nm - this is from independent lab testing. <br /><br />This is just some food for thought. As you mentioned, when choosing a sunscreen, it is best for individuals to do their own research. And, of course, I work for a natural sunscreen company - so I am biased! :)<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Badger JentriBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163501217842215124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-24532851217131385322011-04-05T16:12:04.940-07:002011-04-05T16:12:04.940-07:00Great post! The first thing I thought of when I sa...Great post! The first thing I thought of when I saw that picture was "I wish it was beach weather here!" (Maine) but then I also remembered just because it's not beach weather, doesn't mean it's safe to go without sunscreen! :)<br />-SamanthaICStarzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791389016065211292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-7227966825900507632011-04-05T07:54:14.806-07:002011-04-05T07:54:14.806-07:00Thanks for the good information. I have sensitive...Thanks for the good information. I have sensitive skin and I have never found a sunscreen I can tolerate, so this is good news to me. Have you ever visited the marks daily apple site? You may find it interesting. <br />http://www.marksdailyapple.com/apollo-would-be-appalled/Annehttp://modernmrsdarcy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-48483669846524957652011-03-31T11:26:36.347-07:002011-03-31T11:26:36.347-07:00I am redheaded and have fair skin that freckles an...I am redheaded and have fair skin that freckles and burns easily. I also live in Arkansas where it can get up to 115 in the late summer, so I often choose to just not go outside very often. But I know I can't hide indoors now that I have an 11-month-old. But, realistically, I can't wear long sleeves in the summer down here so I'll wear sunscreen. When I was a kid, I learned to reapply sunscreen every 30 minutes to an hour even if the bottle said I could go longer. And especially if I was swimming. I had no idea there could be harmful chemicals in sunscreen but it makes sense...I just never think about those things. I was looking at baby sunscreen at the store the other day and ended up not getting any but I was just wondering which type I should get, so thanks for the link to that list.LeLehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789410692486191482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-3173059423279597922011-03-30T22:12:45.340-07:002011-03-30T22:12:45.340-07:00The Outlaw Mom, you sound like you have some serio...The Outlaw Mom, you sound like you have some serious sun sensitivity. I hope you will be rewarded for your vigilance! I guess the Japanese know something about sun damage that escapes most Americans.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-91744242849688894952011-03-30T14:28:23.567-07:002011-03-30T14:28:23.567-07:00Thanks for this well-informed post! I have used s...Thanks for this well-informed post! I have used sunscreen morning, noon and night during spring, summer, fall and winter since I was a kid growing up in California and neither sunscreen nor sunblock (SPF 55+) has prevented the sun's rays from damaging my skin: burns, sunspots, wrinkles, the works. And I don't even have fair skin. In my experience, the best protection is to stay out of the sun and seek shade as often as your lifestyle permits, wear long sleeves (don't forget to cover up your decolletage unless you want a crepey turkey neck!) and wear a hat and sunglasses. I go so far as to wear sun protective gloves and scarves my mom brought me back from Japan. If you're not as wacky as I am, at least choose a physical sunblock with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which I've found to work better than chemical sunscreens. A little white sheen is better than even the smallest bit of cancer!The Outlaw Momhttp://www.theoutlawmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-22865228497121094252011-03-30T13:27:05.675-07:002011-03-30T13:27:05.675-07:00We have used and liked California Baby too. I lik...We have used and liked California Baby too. I like their product line in general. While out-of-town last summer, I dropped by Target to try to find a decent sunscreen. They were out of Cal Baby (which they usually carry -- yea!), so I got Johnson & Johnson's Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40, which is also well-rated. Whenever we run out sunscreen, I check in with EWG too!Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-24996736612674613892011-03-30T10:57:42.348-07:002011-03-30T10:57:42.348-07:00Thanks for all the great tips! We have been using...Thanks for all the great tips! We have been using California Baby sunscreen for years-not cheap ($20/bottle and we need enough to cover 5 people!). I always check in with EWG Skin Deep. They publish a list of safe sunscreens each year. California Baby has been high on the list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com