Archive for the ‘Sun protection’ Category

Sunscreens- Are they safe?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

6083_more_suns_rays2There have been some recent studies cited in the news suggesting that sunscreens contain some potentially harmful chemicals. Other conflicting information suggests that sunscreens block out too much vitamin D. For answers to these and other questions about suncreens, see the latest newsletter from the Skin Cancer Foundation, a non-profit group that has all of the facts.

Skin Cancer Newsletter

BULLETIN: Friday June 19-High UV index in LA! Wear your sunscreen!

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

bright-sunCheck the link below from the LA Times to learn why you should be extra careful about sun protection, tomorrow Friday, June 19th. I agree with the recommendation to avoid midday sun and wear sunscreen.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/ultraviolet-index.html