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In a recent newsletter sent out by our friends at Wave Tribe, World's First Green Surf Company, they gave a report on toxic sunscreen.  We thought we should share it with all of you.  (Since, we are all wearing sunscreen, right!)

Below is a top 10 list from the Environmental Working Group, an organization working to protect children and kids from toxic chemicals in our food, water, air, and the products we use.  So it might be good for you, too!

They mention a few compounds found in sunscreen to avoid...worth checking out for sure!

For other articles at ExplorerGirls.com on sunscreen and related issues check out:  Making Sunscreen Sense, Organic Skincare, No Mess Sunscreen.

Toxic Sunscreen

Sunscreen is made with chemicals and potential carcinogens, educate yourself and buy a sunscreen with the least impact on your body and the environment. Try using some of natural sunscreens like Vitamin E which helps to prevent skin damage or other natural oils like sesame oil.

Here is a list from the Environmental Working Group of the Top 10 'Eco-Best' Sunscreens, stay away from titanium dioxide or any of the benzophenones.

   1. Blue Lizard (anything without oxybenzone)
   2. California Baby (anything with SPF 30+)
   3. CVS with zinc oxide
   4. Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas
   5. Kiss My Face "Paraben Free" series
   6. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock
   7. Olay Defense Daily UV Moisturizer
   8. SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense
   9. Solar Sense Clear Zinc for Face
  10. Walgreens Zinc Oxide

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