As someone who's had skin cancer (thankfully, not the scary kind), I know as well as anyone the value of protecting my skin. I stay out of the sun as much as possible (particularly in peak hours), wear large brimmed hats when outside for longer than it takes me to get from my front door to my car, and select clothes with long sleeves whenever practical.
And sunscreen! No matter what the time of year, I always wear at least SPF30 on my face, and smear it onto my hands all day long as well.
But this article about nanoparticles in suncreen is making me rethink my decision…at least which sunscreen I chose. Nanoparticles are products that are manufactured at the atomic or molecular level, and are used in hundreds of common items, from sports drinks to socks. They are cutting edge technology and as this article points out, some have reservations about their safety for human consumption, and also for their environmental impact.
I'm always one to err on the side of caution, and to that end I've found some nanoparticle-free sunscreens. Alba and Avalon Organics are two companies whose products I have purchased before (they are carried at the 'fancy' grocery store in my town) and always liked, but there are others out there as well. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
Take care of your skin!
(image courtesy of http://www.sxc.hu)
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