Did you know the sun gives us an important vitamin? Vitamin D. Did you know that around 40% of people in the US have a vitamin D deficiency. Why do we need vitamin D? It's main role is to keep calcium and phosphorus at normal levels in our bodies. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium (think Vit D fortified milk) keeping our bones strong. Vitamin D also prevents rickets in children.
Did you know using sunscreen blocks our bodies absorption of Vitamin D? And the ingredients in sunscreen can be bad for you? The active ingredients in almost every sunscreen on the market can create harmful free radicals.
Don't get me wrong, if you are going to be out for hours on end, it is advisable to use sunscreen, but be wise in the sunscreen you choose. Look for sunscreens that are free of parabens, phthalates, PEG’s, and synthetic oxybenzone. Safe Mama's has put together a list of sunscreens to use. Mercola also has a good sunscreen.
Did you know using sunscreen blocks our bodies absorption of Vitamin D? And the ingredients in sunscreen can be bad for you? The active ingredients in almost every sunscreen on the market can create harmful free radicals.
Don't get me wrong, if you are going to be out for hours on end, it is advisable to use sunscreen, but be wise in the sunscreen you choose. Look for sunscreens that are free of parabens, phthalates, PEG’s, and synthetic oxybenzone. Safe Mama's has put together a list of sunscreens to use. Mercola also has a good sunscreen.
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Love your blog. :) Good stuff. Thanks for stopping mine. Best.
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