Can you suggest a safe sunscreen?!


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Can you suggest a safe sunscreen?

Please don't answer this question if you believe all sunscreens to be perfectly fine.
Currently I just look for "PABA free" but then see all these other mysterious ingrediants.
Also recently I overheard a 'beauty queen' newscaster say she never uses any skin products with aloe vera, vitamin E, or lanolin. The Lanolin I've heard but the other two? If you have any insight on this- I would be very grateful! Thanks!


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We all know that sunbathing is bad and that we should wear hats and cover ourselves with sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. But rates of skin cancer are not declining. Many people stay out in the sun too long, don’t apply the lotion as often as they should, and don’t cover up. But what about the sunscreen? There is some concern that the chemicals in the suntan lotion itself may be harmful. Ethical Consumer has analysed and identified some ingredients such as parabens, PABA, and synthetic perfumes that are skin irritants and potentially dangerous. It has rated the brands on the market that it considers to be the best, based on a number of criteria including environment, politics and employees' working conditions. Their conclusion--the organics win out-- Dr. Hauschka--a well-respected German brand, Urtekram Sun Lotion ( a Danish company) and Weleda Edelweis are the best buys, followed by Green People and Lavera. At the bottom of the list: Nivea, Piz Bruin, Body Shop and Ambre Solaire.




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