Memorial Day is Monday, which means.... Summer is Here! And now that we are spending more time outdoors and in the sun, and those of us with the little ones, we are more concerned than ever with exposures to all sorts of things. Though I'd love to be at a beach, relaxing in the sun, with a waiter coming over every time I flip the little flag on the back of the chair (sigh) I will have to wait on that one. In the meantime let's learn a little about sunscreen.
As with everything, moderation is key: Vitamin D is good for you - you get the most from the sun - but 20 minutes is all that is needed. For more time outside than that, look for a good sunscreen. Preferably one that is PABA-free, has UVA and UVB protection (which can enter through windows, by the way). And apply liberally.
But with the dizzying array of choices, how do you pick? First try a stop over at the Environmental Working Group's Sunscreen Guide. LOVE this site. Gives you picks, tells you what ingredients are in which product and what the potential concerns are. Second, check out Consumer Report's guide - they recommend Target's Up and Up Sport Continuous and Walgreen's Sport Continuous.
Now go out there and enjoy the sun!
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