5 Dangers of Conventional Sunscreens

As the weather heats up in the next month, most of us are likely to spend more time outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the beach or just out working in the garden, summer is the season for sunscreen. But before you slather your body in sun block, take a moment to examine your sunscreen. The market is saturated with sunscreens, but most of the conventional options cause more harm than good.

 
How safe is your family's sunscreen? Many conventional sunscreens only provide partial protection against damaging rays, and some even include ingredients that can speed up the development of cancer-related skin problems. Photo By the half-blood prince/Courtesy Flickr. 


Keep your skin fair and free from damage; use natural sunscreens with UVA- and UVB-blocking ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. 

Read more: http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-health/5-dangers-of-conventional-sunscreens.aspx#ixzz31bNhDGsg