Comments on: Sunscreen: What You Don’t Know Can Burn You http://vivmag.com/articles/sunscreen-what-you-dont-know-can-burn-you/ Just another VIV Mag weblog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:43:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Liz http://vivmag.com/articles/sunscreen-what-you-dont-know-can-burn-you/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Liz Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:41:40 +0000 http://vivmag.com/articles/?p=391#comment-108 If checking on EWG.org in 2010, be sure to look up which sunscreens contain nano particles. There is little research on nano-size particles and there is some concern that they can enter the bloodstream. Since zinc oxide usually leaves a white film on the skin, some companies are now using nano particles of zinc oxide so it can be rubbed in, but it may be going further into the body than you realize. EWG has a link to their cosmetics database which provides more information. I really am enjoying reading VIV, and love that it is online. Good work. If checking on EWG.org in 2010, be sure to look up which sunscreens contain nano particles. There is little research on nano-size particles and there is some concern that they can enter the bloodstream. Since zinc oxide usually leaves a white film on the skin, some companies are now using nano particles of zinc oxide so it can be rubbed in, but it may be going further into the body than you realize.

EWG has a link to their cosmetics database which provides more information.

I really am enjoying reading VIV, and love that it is online. Good work.

]]> By: guest http://vivmag.com/articles/sunscreen-what-you-dont-know-can-burn-you/comment-page-1/#comment-103 guest Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:47:38 +0000 http://vivmag.com/articles/?p=391#comment-103 The Environmental Working Group's 2009 Sunscreen Investigation examined 1,612 name-brand products, so it is a helpful resource that reiterates this article's three criteria for choosing the right sunscreen, as well as detailing other findings. The Environmental Working Group’s 2009 Sunscreen Investigation examined 1,612 name-brand products, so it is a helpful resource that reiterates this article’s three criteria for choosing the right sunscreen, as well as detailing other findings.

]]> By: Liz http://vivmag.com/articles/sunscreen-what-you-dont-know-can-burn-you/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Liz Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:05:46 +0000 http://vivmag.com/articles/?p=391#comment-95 Have you consulted the Environmental Working Group's information on safe sunscreens? They have a web site. I lean toward using only organic products which contain zinc oxide which block the rays. Chemicals on my skin absorbing the rays seems like a perfect recipe for cancer or other skin problems. Have you consulted the Environmental Working Group’s information on safe sunscreens? They have a web site. I lean toward using only organic products which contain zinc oxide which block the rays. Chemicals on my skin absorbing the rays seems like a perfect recipe for cancer or other skin problems.

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