[beaversmom]

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[JudgemAll]

UV light from the Sun can potentially cause skin cancer. But studies on the chemicals that block UV have already raised concerns over side effects. In 2001 Swiss researchers reported that 4-methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC), among other sunscreen chemicals, mimicks the reproductive hormone oestrogen and accelerates the development of the uterus in rats.

this would explain why men going to tanning sessions are such you know what.

[zerosix]

The consistent use of sunscreen (per physicians strong suggestions) and/or it's inclusion in moisturizers and cosmetics that I was unknowingly using, caused a serious lack of Vitamin D.

After being diagnosed with osteoporosis, I have been told by my new physician that small children, the elderly and especially small boned, fair skinned women over 40 are at a dangerous risk of bone loss due to complete lack of sunshine, which is one of only two ways to obtain Vitamin D - Calciferol.

[wouldntbprudent]

One of the best sunscreens in the world is liquid "foundation" makeup. Creates a physical barrier. Growing up, my sister was allergic to most sunscreens. My mom got a foundation close to her skin color and slathered it on. My sister never burned and hardly even tanned while wearing the foundation. The cheap stuff works well.