Why you should be using a clean sunscreen

Think all sunscreens are created equal? Think again! The next generation of mineral sunscreens has taken over the previously widely praised chemical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreen contains some of the most health-disrupting and skin-irritating chemicals in the beauty industry.

Studies show that both oxybenzone and avobenzone, commonly used in chemical sunscreens, are absorbed directly into the bloodstream leading to cancer and hormone disruption. These chemicals then remain in the bloodstream for up to 7 days. On top of it, there is conclusive evidence showing that these same chemicals are a leading cause of coral bleaching.

As if that wasn’t enough, your current chemical sunscreen is probably making you breakout. Switch to mineral! Mineral sunscreens naturally soothe skin and contain none of the common ingredients in chemical sunscreens that cause breakouts and irritate skin.

No one should be voluntarily expose themselves to the hormone-disrupting chemicals in personal-care products, but it’s especially important to avoid exposing babies and children. The fact that endocrine disruptors can have hazardous effects at even very low levels is certainly something to consider. Mineral sunscreen is absolutely the best option for babies and children. Raw Elements even makes special versions of their best selling products specifically for babies and kids.

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