After just five sunburns, the risk for
skin cancer increases dramatically. Think of the amount of time your children spend outside (or in the schoolyard) without shade to cover them. Also a contributor to the loss of a natural filter from harmful rays is the rapid disappearance of the ozone layer. Each year the sun's rays become more and more dangerous.
I was so happy to hear that
Susan Posnick, a skin cancer survivor, put her passion into supporting the Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation’s Shade Across America program through sales of
COLORFLO mineral foundation with SPF 26. The program, dedicated to providing sun protection for children, supplies shade covers to schools across the country. And many thanks to Susan Posnick Cosmetics for donating a percentage of May sales of COLORFLO. Susan says
The damage that causes skin cancer later in life occurs at a young age. Ensuring that children are not subjected to the sun’s harmful effects is essential to limiting skin cancer in future generations. Working with the Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation’s Shade Across America Program was a natural step for us.
I keep a close eye on the
Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. Check out their
updated list of sunscreens to consider.
Badger and
Blue Lizard ranked in the top 10, among others, receiving the best scores possible (0-2 low hazard). However, please do keep in mind that not all sunscreens have been reviewed by EWG, such as
Theraderm,
Dr. LeWinn's,
Become, and
DHC Suncut. Be sure to look for
these ingredients when searching for the best sunscreen for you and your family.
