Posts Tagged ‘skin cancer’

The Chemicals In YOUR Sunscreen Could Be Harming Your Health And The Health Of Your Children The Dangers of Sunscreen

With summer in full swing, I’m sure most of you are enjoying some much needed time outdoors.

Intending to protect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer, many of you slather up with sunscreen before heading outside. Although your intentions are good, what you may not know is that the very thing that is meant to protect you, may be …

By Bob Condor

Just in time for the sunniest months of summer, the Environmental Working Group has published an updated report on the effectiveness—make that both effectiveness and ineffectiveness–of sunscreen products. The news is not positive if Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutragena are on the label.

EWG first made its mark rating fruits and vegetables for pesticide residue, publishing a highly viewed list of Top 10 best and worst (let’s just say Chilean grapes did not fare well). The Washington, …