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Is your sunscreen doing more harm than good? Probably.
What your mama should have told you about the dangers of sunscreen
It’s that time of year again when the sun begins to shine and parents reach for the sunscreen. We are told that sunscreen will protect us from sunburn, wrinkles, and skin cancer. Yet, research now suggests that sunscreen might not do any of these things very well: instead, many of the most popular sunscreen brands might actually increase our children’s chances of getting some cancers.
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Is your sunscreen increasing your child’s skin cancer chance? If it’s from these big box retailers, the answer is probably yes.
Is your child’s sunscreen actually increasing her risk of cancer?
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What your mama never told you about sunscreen. The 2011 Green Mama Guide to safer sun exposure
It’s enough to drive parents crazy: “Slather your kids in sunscreen!” we are told. Yet, we are learning that the majority of popular sunscreens might NOT provide protection from the worst of the skin cancers and might actually increase our children’s chances of getting some cancers.
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What YOU can do to green your child’s classroom
The first day of school: it is a blessing and a challenge. When your child is at home, it seems easier to be in control of their safety. Then one day your child goes off to their first day of school (think cute little back pack and a last wave as they disappear through the door) and everything changes. “My teacher said…” becomes a routine saying at home and all of the sudden your baby is demanding that you start recycling.
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