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Burt's Bees

Katy Chen — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:56:10 -0600

makes a great all-natural, chemical free sunscreen. It goes on thicker and takes a bit longer to apply and really abosrb into your skin, but it's worth it! Plus, it's cheap. You can buy it at the drugstore for about $12-$13.

Natural Sunscreen

ZenGal — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:30:17 -0600

Hi Everyone

I haven't used sunscreen for years and at 52 years young I can really start to notice the effects of the sun. I have started using unrefined shea butter. The africans have used it for years as it has many great qualities. Make sure that you buy unrefined as refined has added chemicals that are not at all good for your skin or body.

Happy Blogging,

Carol

Zen Mountain Soap Co.----coming soon

coconut oil

GreenMoms — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:34:55 -0500

Good to know about another natural sunscreen. I have heard through the Whole Foods cosmetologist that Shea Butter is also SPF 15 but it does not likely block UVA rays. I am guessing coconut oil may only block one set of rays too. I would love to know if anyone knows more about this.....

My understanding is that UVB rays burn us and can cause cancer, while UVA rays cause deeper tissue damage and can cause cancer as well. Something to consider when weighing the pros and cons of sunscreen vs natural screen.

GreenMoms, Melinda

www.GreenMomsCoastside.com

Green On! Your Children Will Thank You For It.

Coconut = natural sunscreen

stephaniekscott — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:07:07 -0500

Hey Beth,

I understand your quandry, as I have considered the same issue myself.

Aside from covering up with hats and sleeves, I have discovered that coconut is a natural and effective sunscreen, something people used for years before all the chemicals were invented. (And what many indigineous people still use in Africa, South America and the Caribbean.)

Aside from rubbing ACTUAL coconut on your skin (which is the standard method, but a bit tough in the fall and winter, especially if you don't live in a tropical area,) you can usually find cocount oil/ natural sunscreens in any health or nature-path store. They are usually just a mix of coconut oil, aloe, distilled water and zinc oxide; you can actually make it yourself. Google it, there are tons of recipes all over the place, and it's pretty cheap to do.

I wear long sleaves and always pack an umbrella

Mary Clare Hunt — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:03:31 -0500

Even it it's fall in OC, the sun gets to me in about 15 minutes. My sister and brother have both had skin cancers removed and my brother's back has never seen a minute of sun. At some point I'll join their ranks, but until then I'm playing it safe.

Once you get skin cancer...

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:24:43 -0500

Diane MacEachern www.biggreenpurse.com Diane@biggreenpurse.com

Beth,

I've had skin cancer several times. In fact, I'm currently recovering from some minor surgery to remove cancerous cells on my shoulder. Needless to say, I cover up pretty much all the time. I wear long sleeves at the beach, I stay out of the sun during the peak hours. I wear a hat and sunglasses. I spend money on expensive sun block when I'm at the beach because it's worth it. For day to day, I use mineral make-up that has an SPF of 15. People are most likely to get skin cancer from sun exposure suffered before the age of 18. Given how far past that age I am, I'm not sure any of my actions now make a difference. My children are old enough to ignore my pleas that they protect their skin, but they shouldn't. I hope never to have another sunburn in my life.

Sunscreen

GreenMoms — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:33:38 -0500

Hi,
I hear you on this sunscreen issue and I did some research and figured my own way of dealing with it. I try to cover up my family as much as possible and stay out of the sun when possible as my first defense.
My second defense is sucking it up and buying a big expsensive tube of UV Naturals at Whole Foods. ($32) But for us, the way we limit use of sunscreen and hold off on sun exposure...it lasts us a long time. It is pretty greasy if you apply it liberally, so we use it in small amounts because a lot goes a long way....makes it feel way less greasy. My husband also had skin cancer, so we really have to bite the bullet on this issue.
My favorite sunscreen is California Baby in the stick form which we use for my daughter's face. She is much more happy to put this kind on her face than the others. We then use the California baby cream or UV Naturals on her body. These screens are both rated in the top ten by EWG and do not have nano particles.
Well, I hope that helps you. Here is my blog on sunscreen:
http://www.greenmomscoastside.com/GreenMomsCoastside.com/Blog/Entries/20...

GreenMoms, Melinda

www.GreenMomsCoastside.com

Green On! Your Children Will Thank You For It.

Sounds like a good idea

kgseymour — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:41:42 -0500

Thanks Holli. That sounds really interesting, and I'd totally be up for trying it.

The link to my blog is: http://jeez-o-petes.com/

Stop by and say hello!

Too hot to bother

Holligurl — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:35:14 -0500

Hi Kristen - living on the coast of West Africa where humidity hovers around 85% year round...it's difficult to imagine putting anything remotely creamy on my face in the mornings, knowing I'm about to walk out into a complete sauna... There is a Clinique product which hydrates instead of moisturizing, is a bit more expensive, but suits the hotter climates. It's a gel that absorbs quite quickly and you're not left with slicks pouring down your face in the mid morning!

I will get home and look at the name and post it later...

By the way - can you post the link to your blog?

Cheers

Holli (of the hair nightmares in Ghana! www.hollisramblings.blogspot.com)

count me in as a user too!

amyathome — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:07:28 -0500

I love this product. I get mine at Costco, where I believe it costs me 14 dollars for 2 bottles! Yeah! It feels just as good as a more expensive moisturizer, and I trust the name brand too...

Wife. Mom. Friend.

http://www.amy.tohe.com

Update - this stuff is still rocking my world!

Jenny Lauck — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:48:41 -0500

I'm a believer! I've been trying this stuff repeatedly since I bought it, and it totally does what it is supposed to do. Which is really freaking cool.

The Circus is in town!

sounds good

samsub — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:29:13 -0500

Hmmm...... sounds good! I must try it at least once.

samsub
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Wide Circles

Oooh...

Nina Moon — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:15:44 -0500

I must try this. My feet swell in the summer heat, but I thought there was no help for me! Color me impressed!

Nina Moon

http://www.charlieandnina.com

Wow!

agirlmustshop — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:47:54 -0500

I had no idea a product like this existed. I wonder what would happen if I used it from head to toe!? Would I look like a model? It would totally be worth the price!! ;)

Http://www.agirmustshop.com

Hey, cool...

TW — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:56:25 -0500

I need some of that. My depuffing of ankles consists of boring putting legs up and drinking lots of water.

~TW
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