It’s good to be in the sun each day without sunscreen for a limited time to increase production of vitamin D. But what about those times we want to be in the sun for a long period of time? Choosing a good sunscreen can be tricky because of the many chemical ingredients in them. “The FDA announced it would regulate sunscreens back in 1978. The most recent version of its proposed rules came out in 2007. Those proposed regulations still aren’t final. Until they are, sunscreen makers are not required to verify that their sunscreens work, test for SPF protection, check waterproof claims or provide UVA protection.” – The Environmental Working Group. The EWG (Environmental Working Group) has complied a helpful list of the safest sunscreens available. Here are a few of my...
