Summer is winding down here in Minnesota, but the sun is still strong! 🌞
Remember to wear sunscreen, really at all times of the year. I always forget. My Native American ancestors help me out a little, but for all skin types and colors, the sun will damage your skin to some degree.
On the flip side, we need the sun. The sun improves sleep, reduces stress, and makes your body produce vitamin D (Which has a ton of benefits).
Don’t be afraid of a little sun!
Here’s the most important part❗❗
Chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene, etc..) may have a negative effect on health. Studies show these ingredients are absorbed into the body and may disrupt hormones (study below👇). More studies are needed, but in the meantime I would suggest sticking to a physical or mineral sunscreen such as zinc oxide. Zinc oxide sits on top of the skin and physically reflects the harming full UV rays.
Get out there and have some fun in the sun this weekend, but make sure you protect yourself and your loved ones! ❤️
Sunscreen: What science says about ingredient safety
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190722-sunscreen-safe-or-toxic