Natural brand of sunscreen?

[JoannaG]

Does anyone have a "natural" sunscreen that they recommend?

[queenfluff]

The most "natural" one I have seen is David Wolfe's brand. It seems to have the least amount of chemicals in it. You can buy at his site. www.sunfood.com

[Green Life]

Oh, Thank you Queenfluff!

I definetly will look into that. My family are redheads and very fair.

[JoannaG]

Thanks! I will check it out too for my kids.

[sparklebead]

Here's a link for a sunscreen recommended from dr. mercola, I plan on but have not yet bought this.

http://www.mercola.com/forms/aubrey_sunblock.htm

[RowanC]

The best sunscreen you can wear is a lightweight longsleeve cotton shirt and a hat!

Sunscreen is toxic.

[momelock]

Does anyone have a "natural" sunscreen that they recommend?

There is one you can get from my website. It contains Zinc Oxide and other than that there are NO chemicals and it's very rich and buttery. I suppose I cannot post my site here, so if you would like the website just email me. :)

[RowanC]

Zinc Oxide may be more safe than other chemicals and minerals, but it is not as safe as NO sunscreen and a hat!

Can you SEE the white on your skin? In other words, does it make your skin white and does it STAY that way? If NOT, then the zinc oxide is a nano molecule which can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

And in my book, that is not safe... nope... no way... :::shrug:::

Every person needs to choose for themselves which chemicals they will take chances with.

I believe if you eat raw foods and don't bake yourself in the sun, you will avoid skin cancer by natural means.

If you work out in the sun or MUST be in it, a longsleeved cotton shirt and a wide brimmed hat will give you all the protection you need, still allowing you to absorbe the needed sunrays that will help you with your vitamin D/Calcium needs.

[asil]

Zinc Oxide may be more safe than other chemicals and minerals, but it is not as safe as NO sunscreen and a hat!

Can you SEE the white on your skin? In other words, does it make your skin white and does it STAY that way? If NOT, then the zinc oxide is a nano molecule which can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

And in my book, that is not safe... nope... no way... :::shrug:::

Every person needs to choose for themselves which chemicals they will take chances with.

I believe if you eat raw foods and don't bake yourself in the sun, you will avoid skin cancer by natural means.

If you work out in the sun or MUST be in it, a longsleeved cotton shirt and a wide brimmed hat will give you all the protection you need, still allowing you to absorbe the needed sunrays that will help you with your vitamin D/Calcium needs.

I'm with you Rowan! That micronized zinc oxide is some scary stuff. Even mainstream scientists are worried about it. I read a long thing in Scientific American on a plane a few months ago that scared the bejeezus out of me. Those nano particles penetrate the skin in ways we've never seen before in the history of the human race. And zinc oxide is not the only substance being micronized. Lots of cosmetics and skin care products are created this way.

[Leeeeeeena]

Hey yeah! That live-live stuff!

Here's the website:

http://www.live-live.com/index.html

[Dimond]

Eat tomatoes (lycopene). That's the best way. Olive oil & chocolate also contain sun protectors.

Pure raspberry oil is a good chemical-free sunscreen, though hard to find. You can add it to a natural body lotion or use on own.

[Ginger]

The best sunscreen is the sunscreen you EAT. Have you listened to the raw summit call with Mike Adams? He talks about it and recomends certain foods. He says not to burn of course because that does do damage, but that even very fair skinned persons can increase their abilitly to be in the sun without burning by having a level of antioxidants built up in the skin from the foods you eat.

[Rawsome Ginger]

RVM-I have heard the same thing!! I also read that coconut oil is a great sdunscreen also!! Along with many other things it does!

[JoannaG]

I never heard of that for coconut oil! I will have to try it. I actually rarely use anything on me (olive skinned and ingesting lots of internal antioxidants through my food protects me) but was wondering what to do with my pale kids on beach days, hot days (when long sleeves are impractical) so I appreciate all the ideas!

[Rawzula]

Shea Butter.