I never advise getting burned, so please slather up when you will be out too long! But wearing sunscreen all day every day is exactly what we need to avoid.

UVB rays are what promote the body’s own cancer fighting mechanisms from the inside. By not getting UVB rays we are actually increasing our cancer risk. UVB also provokes collagen and relastin growth. UVA is essential for vitamin D and a tan.

Skin cancer rates we never traced until the 1920’s when sunscreen was marketed. Since then skin cancer rates have increased yearly (along with the increased use of sun screen) – similar to the “fluoride is good for teeth” argument.

Eat an organic natural diet, avoid chemicals, wear a hat. Don’t wear sunscreen unless you will be out at the beach all day or will absolutely burn. The skin will absorb what you put on it, so I wouldn’t use a sunscreen that I wouldn’t eat 🙂

Thanks for the clarification!