Sunscreen a Health Hazard?

Posted by Victoria Anisman-Reiner Jul 11, 2008

A recent report by Dr. Joseph Mercola discusses claims by the Environmental Working Group that most sunscreens contain toxic chemicals that do more harm than good. Some of the ingredients in mainstream brands may even be carcinogenic.

What's more, Mercola says, the "benefit" of sunscreen in the form of UV protection is often limited to the "safe" UVB rays - the kind skin needs in order to produce vitamin D. The more dangerous UVA rays are not blocked by most sunscreens, no matter their SPF.

Advertising claims that sunscreen will protect skin from the sun's harmful rays may lead to greater sun exposure.

What does Mercola suggest? Using safe, natural sunscreens and practicing a degree of common sense around the sun.

To read the original posting: Four out of five sunscreens may be hazardous to your health...