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CNN Reports on Sun Screens |
 Slathering on sunscreen has become as much a part of the summer ritual as the vacation itself, but a consumer advocacy group has a warning for parents who think they're protecting their family with sunscreen: You may be getting burned. Click here to read more... |
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Pediatricians Recommend New, All-Natural Mosquito Repellent |
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Pediatricians are now recommending Skedattle, a new, all-natural mosquito repellent, that provides better protection without Deet, based on independent lab test. Click here for more. |
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Safety of Sunscreens Containing Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide or Titanium dioxide |
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Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. The use of sunscreen is an important way to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer and premature skin ageing. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have been used as sunscreens for many years. They are particularly valuable because of their ability to filter UVA as well as UVB light, giving broader protection than other sunscreening agents. Of the 1200 sunscreens authorised by the TGA for supply in Australia (December 2005), 228 contain zinc oxide, 363 contain titanium dioxide and 73 contain both. Click here for more. |
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Brand New Wrinkle for Sunscreens |
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Who knew that sun protection could be so mystifying? First we're told that we should slather on sunscreen every time we go out. Then, we were told too much of it could deprive us of vitamin D - increasing our risk of certain kinds of cancer. Click here for more. |
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A Cup of Green Tea per Day May Help Keep Skin Cancer Away |
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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that more than 1 million cases of basal and squamous cell cancer will be diagnosed this year according to the Centers for Disease Control. While avoiding prolonged sun exposure, the regular and proper use of sunscreen, and regular examinations by a board-certified dermatologist are the main actions for preventing skin cancer, green tea may help as well. Click here for more. |
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The only two widely available commercial sunscreens which do not contain petrochemicals or other toxins are made by Mexitan and Badger. Certain nutrients taken internally will help minimize sun damage. Click here for more. |
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Free Radical Generators and Gender-Bending Estrogenic Chemicals |
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For decades, irresponsible cosmetic companies and a small group of very vocal, publicity-seeking dermatologists have strongly advocated that chemical sunscreens should be heavily applied before any exposure to sunlight, even on young children. They insisted that such sunscreen use would prevent skin cancer and protect your health. This was despite of a lack of any adequate safety testing of these chemicals. (It should be emphasized that most dermatologists are much more cautious and careful.) Click here for more. |
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Green Tea Linked to Skin Cell Rejuvenation |
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Research into the health-promoting properties of green tea is yielding information that may lead to new treatments for skin diseases and wounds. Click here for more. |
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by Hans R. Larsen, MSc ChE In 1991 Professor Johan Moan of the Norwegian Cancer Institute made an astounding discovery. He found that the yearly incidence of melanoma in Norway had increased by 350% for men and by 440% for women during the period 1957 to 1984. He also determined that there had been no change in the ozone layer over this period of time. He concludes his report in the British Journal of Cancer by stating "Ozone depletion is not the cause of the increase in skin cancers"(1). Click here for more. |
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Sun Screens - Cancer in a Bottle? |
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The British Medical Journal recently showed that sunbathers using some suntan lotions have a higher risk of developing malignant The dangers of PABA / Oxybenzone Skin Cancer, and a possible link with Oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is the Chemical used in many sun products with high Sun Protection Factors. Click here for more. |
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What Kind of Sunscreen is Best for Babies? |
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Answer: It's better to keep your baby out of the sun altogether if you can. But when that's not possible, I recommend choosing a "physical" or "chemical-free" sunscreen made with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide Ñ look for one of those ingredients on the label. Click here for more. |
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Many Sunscreens Don't Protect Against Cancer |
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Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach or pool will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if youÕre in the sun a lot. Click here for more. |
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Shining the Light on Sunscreens |
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You've heard it before: Wear sunscreen. But just when Americans had become convinced that sunscreen could protect them from a future of premature wrinkles and skin cancer, new evidence is raising the question: Can sunscreen really help? Click here for more. |
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Green Tea Lotion May Prevent Skin Cancer |
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New research shows that chemicals in green and black tea may be able to prevent skin cancer when applied to your skin. Eventually, these chemicals may be put into a lotion that could prevent skin cancer better than sun block alone. Click here for more. |
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Loving the Sun...means knowing your sunscreens |
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Psssst, summer's coming, so it's time to study up on sunscreens. There are debates swirling about the health impacts of sunscreens. What's up with that? Are some safer than others? How should sunscreens be used? Or should we just stick to the shade? Click here for more. |
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The Chemical Sunscreen Health Disaster |
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For decades, irresponsible cosmetic companies and a small group of very vocal, publicity-seeking dermatologists have strongly advocated that chemical sunscreens should be heavily applied before any exposure to sunlight, even on young children. They insisted that such sunscreen use would prevent skin cancer and protect your health. This was despite of a lack of any adequate safety testing of these chemicals. (It should be emphasized that most dermatologists are much more cautious and careful.) On the other hand, over the past decade, many scientists studying cancer have come to virtually the opposite conclusion; that is, the use of sunscreen chemicals may be increasing the incidence of cancer and that sunlight exposure may actually decrease human cancer rates and improve your health. Click here for more. |
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Sunscreens "May Cause" Skin Cancer |
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CHEMICALS found in sunscreens may themselves cause skin cancer, scientists warned last night. Click here for more. |
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Vitamin D Casts Cancer Prevention in New Light |
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For decades, researchers have puzzled over why rich northern countries have cancer rates many times higher than those in developing countries Ñ and many have laid the blame on dangerous pollutants spewed out by industry. But research into vitamin D is suggesting both a plausible answer to this medical puzzle and a heretical notion: that cancers and other disorders in rich countries aren't caused mainly by pollutants but by a vitamin deficiency known to be less acute or even non-existent in poor nations. Click here for more. |
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Green Tea - The Natural Secret to a Healthier Life |
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For centuries, doctors, healers and tea drinkers have known that green tea possesses remarkable healing properties.ÊToday, the results of decades of research show that green tea truly is a "steaming cup of medicine." A large body of scientific studies demonstrates that green tea, even in moderate amounts, has a wealth of beneficial health properties, and may ward off or combat a variety of ailments by: Click here for more. |
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The sunscreen said it was "Chemical Free," so when I read the ingredients I was surprised to find methylparaben listed on the label. Confusion set in and I thought to myself, "So what ingredients are truly "natural?" Click here for more. |
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Report Discusses Science Behind the Benefits of Nanotech |
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The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) released today a scientific white paper on the application of nanotechnology in personal care products, including cosmetics and certain over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, specifically sunscreens. Click here for more. |
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Sun Block has Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals |
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Gender-bending chemicals that mimic oestrogen are common in sunscreens, warn Swiss researchers. Gender-bending chemicals that mimic the effect of oestrogen are common in sunscreens, warns a team of Swiss researchers who have found that they trigger developmental abnormalities in rats. Click here for more. |
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Long summer days beckon you outside, but before responding to the sun's seasonal call, be aware that more than 1.3 million people in the United States will develop skin cancer this year. It's no wonder sunscreen is in hot demand. Although some skin-care products can help, others have incomplete UVA or UVB protection or contain toxic ingredients. Click here for more. |
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