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Sunscreens leach up to 360 times more toxic chemicals into the blood than the FDA allows,
Thursday, January 23, 2020
he highest number seen was the plasma concentration for oxybenzone on day four, which was 180.1 ng/mL after some participants used an aerosol spray with the ingredient. That's 360 times greater than the FDA threshold. continue reading
Sunscreen Use: Recommendations vs Real World
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Based on the general belief that a bottle of sunscreen could be used for 16.5 applications, the investigators were able to calculate that on average, participants used 12 mL each time. This represented one-third of the recommended amount to cover the body. continue reading
Sunscreen ingredients really do seep into the blood. Is that bad?
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have shown that active chemicals in sunscreens can readily soak into the bloodstream, confirming the need for more testing on whether these products are safe, the researchers said on Tuesday. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Jan 13th to 20th
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Sunlight Institute continue to respond to both positive and negative articles about sunlight. continue reading
Embrace the Sun
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Marc Sorenson has a doctorate in education, and is the founder of the Sunlight Institute, has written an excellent book, “Embrace the Sun,” in which he reveals why Sunlight is foundational for optimal health and longevity. While vitamin D supplements clearly have their place, you cannot obtain all the benefits you get from the Sun when you swallow it. continue reading
