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06-05-2016, 10:59 PM
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Pathfinder
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: United Kingdom.
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Alternatives to sunscreen?
What is some alternatives to sunscreen? Sunscreen is known to cause cancer, or some say, and it does have bad chemicals that I do not wish to put onto my skin.
Any natural ways?
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07-05-2016, 03:00 AM
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Deactivated Account
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,426
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Hat, shirt, Umbrella.
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07-05-2016, 11:54 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,513
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Cocoa butter and zinc oxide cream mixed together apparently works (?) Am I right?
Unless the sun is particularly fierce, I like to give myself 30 minutes with NO sunscreen to get plenty of vitamin D first. Strangely, there have been cases of childhood Rickets cropping up more and more (this is a Victorian disease, which was common in industrial cities where people were confined to factories and never saw the sun!) -caused by smothering children in so much sunscreen they never get any natural vitamin D!
Obviously common sense is required.
A beautiful parasol would be a charming investment for when shade is the best plan. Those Chinese ones are so lovely. Long sleeved loose white cotton garments also help.
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10-05-2016, 11:02 PM
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Guide
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 470
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Real Aloe from fresh Aloe Leaves ~
Coconut Milk
Castor Oil
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27-05-2016, 02:55 PM
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Newbie ;)
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 12
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I love using coconut oil. While it doesn't provide as much spf, it does moisturize the skin and repair damages. In my experience the spf is just right for you to get some good ol vitamin D
I heard eating tomatoes before going out can help out too.
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12-06-2016, 04:34 AM
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Pathfinder
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 73
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"Hat, shirt, Umbrella".
Absolutely. That's the best way to go. Just cut down the UV exposure.
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10-07-2016, 03:41 PM
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Seeker
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Costa Rica
Posts: 40
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Coconut Oil has low spf but works well
Aloe (pure from plant)
Zinc- very powerful and higher spf than the others
Badger makes a good natural sunscreen that I think includes the above things along with lavender oil.
If you are able to take in some sun first it is best. Building a good base tan will keep you from getting burned if your skin is of the type that will tan. I never use sunscreen and dont get burned. I do put aloe or coconut oil on after being in intense sun for long periods of time.
No matter what your skin type is, I think it is important to get the vitamins and energy the sun has to offer even if it is for short periods of time before putting on sunscreen or hiding under a umbrella.
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18-08-2016, 12:21 AM
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Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 6,087
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I agree you do need some sun...completely agree that a hat and covering up and avoiding strong sun are the best ways.
Sadly, over the last few years, I was forced to begin using sunscreen on face chest and arms if I am out in very strong sun for long periods of time once my dad was diagnosed with melanoma (he is doing ok for now, luckily).
I am extremely fair so I went along with it for the last 2 yrs and then this yr I just couldn't take putting on much of it anymore. I feel the cumulative lack of sunlight was bad for my mood and wellbeing, even though I can take very little directly in the strong midday heat of summer.
But this year, I have really only put it on the face and chest, and as little as possible...instead just avoiding the direct sun most days and skipping the sunscreen. I can already tell that I am doing much better this summer than the previous two summers, as a result.
The only time I break it out is if the sun is very strong &/or I can't avoid being out in it when it's still high in the sky. The legs and feet I simply try to cover, and I do cover shoulders and back...and I've taken to wearing loads of sunhats and shades.
How have I managed? Here's the big secret tip: 1 baby aspirin/day...it definitely makes you much more resistant to sunburn as I always got pink even after just 10 or 15 mins. Taking this helps loads!
Peace & blessings,
7L
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Here we must be unafraid of what is difficult.
For all living beings in nature must unfold in their particular way
and become themselves despite all opposition.
-- Rainer Maria Rilke
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