Tips on finding a sunscreen that guards from UV rays but does not contain potentially dangerous chemicals
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May 8, 2009
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Add CommentThis sounded informative until the discussion of bodily hormones. All of the information related to UV rays had a scientific spin to it, however, the last half about sunscreens turned into more of an advertisement for whole foods markets and a website. The science disappeared. Words like suspected as well as the 84% thing sound alot like fear mongering instead of science.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisI could get behind this if you could further define how the body is thrown out of whack, or go into depth about longevity and how to use them properly.
Of Course, Sunscreen ais not safe.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisGreat information and hopeful. Thank you!
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisAre you sure about sunscreen not being safe? What do you know?
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to this@Amedaius -- I agree they could have gone into these specifics more. Check out EWG's website they have more in depth information.
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