There’s been a lot of buzz lately about whether or not the pros of using sunscreen actually outweigh the cons.  Consequently, there is now a lot of confusion and also fear that something previously thought to be really beneficial as a skin cancer preventative may actually be the cause of other types of cancer.

As of now, no single study has been able to directly link any sunscreen ingredient to cancer.  There are, however, tons of studies that prove sunscreen’s effectiveness at preventing skin cancer. 

Because sunscreen is most effective as a skin cancer preventative when slathered all over our skin, the best precaution one can take to prevent the absorption of potentially harmful ingredients is to choose a high quality sunscreen. 

This site has a great list of the most effective, most natural sunscreens on the market.  

If you’re still worried about any negative sunscreen effects, here are some sunscreen alternatives:

1. Wear clothing. Opt for hats and long sleeve, light colored shirts to keep cool while keeping the sun off of your skin.  Don’t forget to protect your eyes with UV-absorbent sunglasses!

2. Sit in the shade.  Find an umbrella or shady tree and sit underneath them instead of near water or sand, where the sunrays can be reflected.

3. Limit exposure. Check the weather to see when UV rays are most intense and opt to spend most of your time outside when the UV rays are weaker. Another way to check the sun’s intensity is to do the shadow test; if your shadow is shorter than you, the UV rays are at their strongest.

4. Be extra cautious if you are taking medications that may make you more sensitive to the sun. These include specific types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antifungals, blood pressure medications, and chemotherapies.

For more information on how to boost your skincare routine, check out: https://www.naturalacneclinic.com/blog/skincare-routine/