Tag Archives: sunscreen

More on Zinc Oxide – Nano-scale Micronized Sunscreen: Should You Be Concerned?

Published: September 30, 2008

Short answer is no. But if you are going to use nano-sized/micronized/ultrafine zinc oxide commercial sunscreens, use the lotion or cream and not the spray kind. When nano-sized zinc oxide particles were first introduced in sunscreen, there were some concerns that these ultrafine particles would absorb into the skin causing more harm than good. These […]

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Water-resistant Sunscreen Recipe

Published: September 28, 2008

My earlier post discussed sun protection and an easy way to make sunscreen with zinc oxide. Those lotion base are fine for daily use, but if you want more of a water-resistant sweatproof formulation for active outdoor use, try this barrier cream with beeswax. Using a beeswax/borax emulsifier combination helps the cream stay on better. […]

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About Sun Protection and How to Make Your Own Safe Sunscreen

Published: September 27, 2008

Trying to figure out which sunscreen is safe for you and even worse, your baby, is enough to make you go crazy. Even with all the literature and research, there doesn’t seem to be a clear consensus on safe sun protection. I won’t talk about the pros and cons here but you can easily google […]

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