Thursday, February 9, 2012

Are Natural Sunscreens Better for Your Health?

(Los Angeles Times) UPDATED 2010-06-27
Most people choose their sunscreen based on price, SPF, and brand. But should consumers be more concerned with what is--and isn't--in their sunscreens than these factors? In this article, experts discuss so-called "natural sunscreens" that do not contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octisalate, and other chemicals. Do sunscreens that replace these chemicals with such things as macadamia nut oil, green tea extract, and beeswax really work to protect users from the sun?  Read full story >
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