Comments on: Sunscreen Safety

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:30:45 +0000

Angeline – Sun block does prevent Vitamin D from being absorbed. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessResource/story?id=6858389

By: Angeline

Angeline — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:56:09 +0000

I would be curious to know if the body is able to absorb Vitamin D even if you are wearing sunblock. It seems to me that it would be able to, but I have no idea.

As a side note, it is certain that whether or not you need to take Vitamin D supplements is determined by where you live. Within the last couple of years I moved from sunny Southern California to Northern Michigan and my doctor told me that she was concerned about my Vitamin D levels because there simply isn’t enough sun in No. Michigan for locals to absorb all the Vitamin D they need naturally, and for me especially the contrasting decrease is showing up in how I feel.

I wonder if wearing sunblock on our rare sunny days is preventing the Vitamin D from absorbing? Hmm. If anyone knows the answer, please pop me an email.

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:32:14 +0000

MommyWizdom - LOL liquid gold. It is pretty expensive, but there are others on the EWG list that might be a lot cheaper. I haven't used them but #6 on the brand list is Neutrogena sensitive skin $9.99 for 4oz and #10 is Walgreens labeled "Zinc Oxide for Face, Nose, & Ears" $4.99 for 2oz. (I'm sure it can be used all over the body not just the face.) The EWG warns to stay away from sunblock/bug repellent combos.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:27:28 +0000

Susan Anderson – I was about to tell another commenter that I’ve never known anyone to get burned on an overcast day but your pasty Irish skin ruined it for me. LOL You and my pasty white Scandinavian husband need to form a pasty white club. Formal club attire shall be a floppy hat.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:17:54 +0000

Christy – It can but I think the clouds act as a filter so it’s not as bad as on a clear day. I was going to say that I’ve never known anyone to get sunburn on a grey day but the Irish commenter after you said she’s been burn on an overcast day. *shrug* For my olive-ish skin self I still can’t see wearing sunscreen EVERYDAY the minute I walk out the door.

By: MommyWizdom

MommyWizdom — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:26:09 +0000

Hmn… I spent some time looking at those lists last spring and came to realize that all the products I use cause cancer and may not even be effective in blocking the sun….

I use Avon’s sunblock because it also has bug repellent built in. Perhaps I will check out the liquid gold you mentioned at Target. We plan to be in the sun a lot this weekend and it’s still too cold for bugs.

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By: Susan Anderson

Susan Anderson — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:35:27 +0000

I agree w/ you, but…
I’ve gotten really bad sunburn on overcast days while wearing spf 50. Must be my pasty white Irish skin, lol. Funny enough, I’ve been reading an awful lot about people who get skin cancer from suntanning beds. But, that being said I don’t apply it a lot too. Makeup, lotion, and sunscreen make me break out. Too bad hats aren’t in style, then I’d never have to wear sun screen. Think about it, everyday could be Ascot style silly hat day. Hmmmm

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:45:38 +0000

I thought I read somewhere that the sun’s rays can even penetrate cloud cover & cause damage on days when it’s not sunny…?? I usually don’t apply it if we’ll be in and out either..we’ve tried so many different brands & haven’t been in love with any of them (I had the same experience w/Aveeno btw…and I thought it was supposed to be so much better than the others!)

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