With summer fast approaching, questions about sun exposure and sunscreen are resurfacing. So let’s talk about it! With conflicting information from bloggers, holistic health practitioners, dermatologists, and the media, it can be hard to know what to believe. A lot of extreme narratives tend to cause confusion and pose a real health risk for people who are just trying to safe. So whether you’re a parent wanting to protect your kids at the pool or someone who wants to make informed decisions about sun exposure, I’ve got you covered with todays episode.

I make sure to get one to two hours of unblocked sun exposure a day. To some, that might seem like risky business. But I’m delving into a body of published research that begs to differ. Sun exposure plays an essential role in keeping our body’s systems functioning properly. Yet, many of us are told to avoid the sun at all costs, or to slather on chemical sunscreens every single time we step out. We definitely need to be smart about our sun exposure. But we don’t need to be afraid of the sun and we should be discerning when it comes to which sunscreen we choose. I’m giving you the low down on why slathering on chemical sunscreen every time you go outside might be more harmful than sun exposure and which sunscreens I recommend.

In this Episode, I Cover:

• Health Benefits of Unblocked Sun Exposure

• Why I choose mineral-based sunscreens as an effective alternative to chemical sunscreens

• Why using a higher SPF actually poses a greater risk to your health than lower SPF sunscreens

• Popular sun care “myths” like – does eating seed oils actually effect our bodies risk of getting sunburns?

• Shop for toxin free mineral sunscreen on the Toxin Free Shopping Guide

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