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Sunscreen Increases the Risk of Skin Cancer?

April 9, 2008 by  
Filed under Skincare

Studies have shown that those who use sunscreen products regularly have an increase risk of developing skin cancer. Following are some of the most likely causes for this increase: Sunscreens allow for a false sense of security, so users stay out in the sun longer and more often, increasing their risk of sunburn and lifetime [...]

Spotlight on Sun Protection Products

July 17, 2007 by  
Filed under Skincare

Problem: Many of the chemicals in sunscreens exhibit hormonal (estrogen-like) activity and have been linked to reproductive cancers in rats. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to hormone disrupting agents. I do not recommend the use of any chemical for sunscreen protection. Action: Check the Active Ingredients list on your sun protection products. The [...]