As summer approaches, spending more time in the ☀️  is what some of us look forward to, and taking care of our skin is how we prepare to gear up for hot days in the summer 😎!  But did you know that sunscreen could be more concerning than the ☀️ exposure itself? 

After just one application of sunscreen, a range of worrying chemicals can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed official safety thresholds. 

There are two basic types of sunscreen. Mineral sunscreens sit on top of the skin and reflect the rays away. Chemical sunscreen is designed to be absorbed into the skin. Sunscreens are still considered effective as part of a multifaceted approach to sun protection that includes protective clothing sunglasses, seeking shade, and staying out of the sun when it is at its most fierce. But the chemicals in many sunscreens continue to be concerning – not least of which because they are so poorly studied. (1)

Here are some tips for the endless days in the summer sun!

• Use Mineral Sunscreen that works by reflecting the UV radiation
• Take a break during peak hours of 11 am and 2 pm
• Wear SPF summer clothes that provide protection from UV rays
• Summer hats are stylish and protective from UV rays
• Drink plenty of water 

Get the most out of your summer without hiding from the sun!