Mineral options
For those who are concerned about chemicals entering their bloodstream, there are two types of mineral (not chemical) sunscreen ingredients considered safe and effective by the FDA: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Sunscreens made with minerals physically deflect and block the sun s rays, as opposed to sunscreens with chemical filters that absorb the UVB rays and release heat as they break down.
Another plus â mineral ingredients don t appear to harm the environment.
The number of products containing minerals has been growing as consumers reach for products that are safer for both human health and the environment, said Carla Burns, EWG s senior analyst of healthy living science.
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Consumers should prioritize safe sun practices, like wearing a hat and a tee, in conjunction with applying sunscreen, the Environmental Working Group suggests.
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Like all fruits and vegetables, pineapples contain a host of vitamins and minerals that contribute to a healthy diet thiamine, riboflavin, B-vitamins, magnesium, potassium, folate and manganese, as well as antioxidants like beta-carotene.
Our bodies better absorb nutrients from food, so pineapple is a great way to boost your vitamin intake without relying on a supplement. Plus, one cup of pineapple contains only 82 calories and nearly three grams of dietary fiber.
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2021 guide to choosing the safest sunscreen
Do you know what s in your sunscreen? The FDA says many sunscreens have harmful ingredients and aren t even protecting you from the sun.
May 5, 2021 5:36 am
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)- When we think about sunscreen, most of us don’t think of its harmful effects on our bodies.
The 15th Annual Guide to Sunscreens, published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a consumer organization that advocates for environmental safety, says that when it comes to choosing the right sunscreen for you, be careful to avoid products that contain harmful chemicals and false advertising claims.
Choose the safest sunscreen for your family with this 2021 guide
As you choose your sunscreen for summer fun, be careful to avoid products with harmful chemicals and false advertising claims, according to the 15th Annual Guide to Sunscreens, published by the Environmental Working Group, a consumer organization that advocates for environmental safety.
This year, EWG analyzed an additional 500 sunscreens, bringing the total to over 1,800 products, and found that 75% did not provide adequate sun protection or included ingredients linked to harm.
“The answer is not to throw up our hands and say no sunscreen is safe,” said Nneka Leiba, EWG’s vice president of healthy living science. “There are at least 200 recreational sunscreens in our database that got a thumbs up.”