Sunscreens Exposed

Summer is almost here and in Texas, the sun is beating down upon us as I write this little blog.  In the interest of your health, here is the scoop on Sunscreens.  We do know that most prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact many of us do not realize the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays.

Here are some surprising facts about sunscreens:

·        There is evidence that some sunscreens might increase the risk of the deadliest form of skin cancer for some people.   One factor that scientists feel may be causing this reaction is the fact that some of the chemicals break down in sunlight and may play a role in creating cancer causing free radicals on the skin.  Furthermore, there are some products that have dominated the sunscreen market that have poor UVA protection that may have also led to this surprising outcome!  Inferior sunscreens with poor UVA protection may give the consumer the impression that they may stay out in the sun longer but they end up absorbing more of the UVA rays which are the most harmful type of sun exposure.

·         Another concern is that some sunscreens may contain Vitamin A that could speed the development of cancer.  Recently, available data from an FDA study indicate that a form of vitamin A, retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions.  This evidence is troubling because the sunscreen industry adds vitamin A to 30% of all sunscreens.

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     The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has determined that mineral sunscreens have the best safety profile of today’s choices.  They are stable in sunlight and do not appear to penetrate the skin as do chemical sunscreens.  They offer uva/uvb protection, which is sorely lacking in most of today’s sunscreen products.

     

     Chemical Warning - Presently, scientists have called for parents to avoid using oxybenzone on children due to penetration and toxicity concerns. Of course, with that stated, we should all avoid oxybenzone.

Adding to the confusion:  Too little sun might be harmful, reducing the body’s vitamin D levels.

It is a known fact that sunshine serves a critical function in the body that sunscreen appears to inhibit – production of vitamin D.  The main source of vitamin D in the body is sunshine, which is enormously important to health – it strengthens bones and the immune system, reduces the risk of various cancers (including breast, colon, kidney and ovarian cancers) and regulates at least 1,000 different genes governing virtually every tissue in the body (Mead 2008).  According to scientists, vitamin D levels have been steadily decreasing within the U.S. population creating a “growing epidemic of vitamin D insufficiency (Glinde2009a).  Seven of every 10 U.S. children now have low levels.

Good News for CKW Clinical Skin Care Clients !!

I have researched various sunscreen products on the market the past two years and have recently made the decision to endorse and now carry two approaches to safely protecting you and your family.  

1.  Solar Protection Formula

The Worlds Best Solar Protection Protection Skin-Care Products

Fallene has worked extra hard to develop nothing short of the worlds FINEST line of skincare products for the protection from the fullest spectrum of solar radiation. Our different formulas are each carefully engineered to balance specific needs and conditions and offer you unparalleled defense against the relentless effects of the sun.

If you are going to be in the sun, you NEED the best Solar Protection Formula you can get. You need Fallene Solar Protection Formulas.

• Mineral Based
• Free of chemical sunscreen filters
• Engineered to better balance specific needs

and/or

2.  Osmosis Skin care UV protection. 


This Harmonized Water is a wonderful addition to your sun protection.
You would just drink a couple droppers of this 30 minutes prior to going out into the sun.  I also add it to my bottled water and drink while out.

"Achieve UV 30 protection with our innovative new technology that isolates out the precise frequencies needed to protect you from UV rays. Our new Harmonized Water with UV Protection offers UV 30 protection with increased tanning response and is chemical free. Check out these great success stories!  Just put a couple droppers full in your water or drink a capful prior to going into the sun!

"I was thrilled to hear about the UV water and tested it on my son who had a sport camp every day for a week. The temperature that week was ranging from 98 to 102 degrees. When he came home and his skin was neither red nor burnt. My son told me: “the water really works!” No need to apply sunscreen."

-Caroline

"Harmonized UV Water is a fantastic answer to sun protection living in New Zealand. Kiwi’s are under constant attack from harsh sun because of the depleted O-Zone layer affecting New Zealand.

Determined to put this water to the test I drank a cap full 1-hour before venturing out. The first thing I noticed was that I never experienced feeling the sting and bite from the sun that I would normally feel. After 3 hours there was a very slight demarcation line from where skin had been exposed, which was not red or pink but to my delight a slight tan did exist.

Harmonized Water is like a second skin of protection, which is healthy and natural. I love it!

- Kay, New Zealand

Disclaimer: This is not a replacement for medical treatments and we are not claiming any medical benefits from Harmonized Water.

Conditions: Sun Protection

Results:

•   Neutralizes UV radiation •   Allows for increased sun exposure (30x more than normal) •   Enhances tanning effect from the sun