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Read on CNN that the sunscreens we've been using are either ineffective, harmful and/or both.

Here's the link to the study: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/summary.php


And to the article: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/07/01/sunscreen.study/index.html

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Thank you for posting this. Of course we use of the bad ones

It's there! Check the study link!

Yes, I was amused to see that the generic CVS and Walgreen's were among the very best. We've been using Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena - all duds! And DS complains about the smell of the Coppertone spray and says it's got to be unhealthy. That's one smart boy, LOL!

I just started using the Coppertone spray! It takes so much less time to get everyone sun screened with the spray. I should have known if it made life easier it had to be bad for us!!! LOL!!!!

Most of the best brands I've never even heard of!! (other than CVS and Walgreens of course)

I'd have listed them, but there's like 140-some they recommend!

(Granted, most I've never heard of, but maybe you have?)

I just saved the link, and I'll check my store to see what they carry, then check that against the list, since the stock is bound to be smaller than the list of sunscreens!

I have become allergic to chemical sunscreens. I can only use the barrier type sunscreens now. Try Vanicream SPF 60.

http://www.psico.com/products/vani_sunscreen.cfm

Since I started the thread, here you go, Dottie, the top 10:

Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30 zinc 0 not waterproof
2. Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+ titanium, zinc 0
3. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+ water resistant, titanium 0
4. California Baby Sunblock Stick Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+ titanium 0
5. Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30 water resistant, zinc 0
6. Marie Veronique Skin Therapy Sun Serum zinc 1
7. Lavera Sunscreen Neutral, SPF 40 titanium 1
8. Vanicream Sunscreen, SPF 35 zinc 1
9. Vanicream Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35 zinc 1
10. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance, SPF 30+ water resistant, titanium 1

I'm going with the Vanicream Cathy A recommended. I seem to be allergic to all sunblocks except for certain of the Banana Boat. I'm all for covering up with rashguards and board shorts at the pool. Of course, I'm getting very little sun exposure this summer sitting at my desk...

Sadly, that's one of the main points of the study: the top 3 sunscreen makers don't have a single product on the "acceptable" list. Not good news!

Thanks for the link. This article was quite helpful. My recent personal experiences validated the article in my mind.

I bought the cheap Walgreens sunscreen earlier this summer and it worked well. After it was gone I bought some Banana Boat and we all got burned during our recent vacation. I also have a friend who had a severe allergic reaction to Coppertone this year.

Dottie, here is a link to a one-page summary you can print out.

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/ewg_sunscreen.pdf